SS - Irony and "The Necklace" Lesson

Have you ever wanted something that you did not have?  Have you ever been jealous of someone who did have it?  If so, you will have no problem relating to the story you are about to read. 

Before you read "The Necklace," we will review the meanings of irony.  

Irony is the use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning.  

Situational irony is when the opposite of what is expected to happen happens.  This type of irony is commonly mistaken for something that is simply funny. To be truly ironic, something must be the complete opposite of what was expected to happen. Watch the following video for a deeper explanation. Please remain patient as the videos on this page load.

Verbal irony is when a character says the opposite of what he/she means.  For example, let's say you get your friend in trouble at school.  After he is punished by an administrator, he walks up to you and says "thanks a lot, this has been a great day for me"... he doesn't really mean that. Watch the following video for a deeper explanation.

Dramatic irony is when the reader knows something that the character does not know. This can add suspense to the story. Watch the following video for a deeper explanation.

Reading Assignment

Keep these types of irony in mind as you read "The Necklace" and identify examples of irony in the story. It is now time to read "The Necklace." Links to an external site.

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