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Literary Terms 5
40-50
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English
9th Grade
03/04/2011

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Situational Irony
Definition
Irony that occurs when the actual outcome is the opposite of what was expected
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Pun
Definition
A humorous play on two or more meanings of the same word or on two different words with the same sound
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Symbol
Definition
An object, person, place, or experience that represents something else; usually abstract in nature
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Irony
Definition
A general term indicating a contrast between appearance and reality
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Foil
Definition
A character who provides a strong contrast to another character
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Dramatic Irony
Definition
Irony that occurs when the reader knows something that a character does not
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Comic Relief
Definition
A short, funny episode that interrupts an otherwise serious or tragic work of drama
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Tragedy
Definition
A serious play in which a main character suffers a downfall
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Comedy
Definition
A type of drama that deals with light and amusing subjects or with serious and profound subjects in a light, familiar, or satirical manner.
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Verbal Irony
Definition
Irony that occurs when a person says one thing and means another
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