Understanding Irony: Verbal, Situational, Dramatic
Students will differentiate between verbal, situational, and dramatic irony and analyze their effects on meaning and tone in literature.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between verbal, situational, and dramatic irony with examples from texts.
- Analyze how the use of irony can create humor or highlight a character's tragic flaw.
- Explain how dramatic irony enhances the reader's engagement with the plot.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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