(Hi all! I'm having trouble with my voice. I am seeing a specialist on Friday - in the meanwhile, I am to rest it a little bit - so teaching is a challenge. Please be patient as we figure it out.)
1) A and P response due.
2) Reviewing Irony:
A literary device whereby the appearance of things differs from reality, whether in terms of meaning, situation, or action. That is, it is ironical when there is a difference between what is spoken and what is meant (verbal irony), what is thought about a situation and what is actually the case (situational irony), or what is intended by actions and what is their actual outcome (dramatic irony).
Next Story: Identities (TOC - please print, copy and distribute)
(Read Aloud)
Discussion Questions: Setting plays an important part in creating atmosphere in the story Identities. What is ironic about the ending of this story? Discuss, making specific references to the story.
Assignment: Write a 8 - 12 sentence paragraph answering one of the above questions.
