Warm Up: PSAT Practice
• Grab a PSAT booklet from the box. Put your
name on it and the practice test. This is yours
to keep and what we’ll be using for warm ups
until the test. Do not lose it.
• Do numbers 1-8 in the practice test booklet. You
can write in it if you want, but you may want to
use pencil. You CANNOT use the dictionary. (It’s
not allowed on the PSAT).
Irony
Oedipus the King & 3 Kinds
of Irony
What is Irony?
Irony is about expectations.
Irony: the opposite of what is expected.
3 kinds of irony
• Verbal
• Dramatic
• Situational
Verbal Irony
A character says one thing but means the
opposite
Also called sarcasm or being sarcastic.
Examples
The locker room smells really good.
Awesome! Another homework packet!
Let’s see an example…
• Mean Girls!
Dramatic Irony
When the reader understands more about
the events of a story than a character.
You know something that a character
doesn’t.
Example
Tim’s parents are proud of the “A” he got on
the test, but we know he cheated.
Alex writes a love poem to Judy but we know
that Judy loves Devin.
Let’s see an example…
• Snow White & The Poisoned Apple
Situational Irony
When what actually happens is the
opposite of what is expected.
Something about the situation is completely
unexpected.
Example
General Sedgwick’s last words were, “They
couldn’t hit an elephant at this distance.”
Bill Gates uses an Apple computer.
Let’s See An Explanation
• What is situational irony?
Review
Something that is ironic is unexpected.
If unexpected by a character, it’s dramatic.
If unexpected by everyone, it’s situational.
If it’s sarcasm, it’s verbal.
Irony in Oedipus
• Pick two of the three types of irony we just
learned about and explain how it is used in
Oedipus the King. You will need at least
two quotes to back up your claim.
• Your claim should look like this…
“Sophocles uses ____________ irony in
Oedipus the King in order to….
Oedipus Quiz
• Do the multiple choice and short answer
section on a piece of notebook paper.
• Short Answer: What was Oedipus’ tragic
flaw? Back up your answer with evidence
from the text. (APE format).