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Irony, Sarcasm, Satire

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Irony, the discrepancy between what is expected and what occurs, is the focus of a reference sheet that provides young writers with models of this literary device.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Assign groups various shorts stories known for their irony, and ask them to identify the central ironic elements of their story
Classroom Considerations
  • The one-page reference sheet identifies different types of irony, as well as the differences among irony, sarcasm, and satire


Pros
  • Includes examples drawn from news stories
Cons
  • No practice exercises are included