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Current Events for $200:
The student suspended for saying “bless you” after someone
sneezed. (Situational Irony)
Irony for $200:
A firehouse burning down.
Situational Irony
“Ransom of Red Chief” for
$200:
What are the names of the
kidnappers and the boy they
kidnap?
Bill and Sam, Johnny Dorset
Theme for $200:
Define Theme
A main idea or underlying meaning
that may be stated directly or
indirectly.
Vocabulary for $200:
A Suggested Plan
Proposition
Current Events for $400:
Student punished for dress code violation. (Situational Irony)
Irony for $400:
In Mulan the audience
knows she is a woman,
but the other members of
the army do not know.
Dramatic Irony
“Ransom of Red Chief” for
$400:
Whose point of view is the
story told from?
Bill
Theme for $400:
What are the two types of
theme?
Major (Central) and Minor
Vocabulary for $400:
To agree
Concur
Current Events for $600:
September 11, 2001 (Dramatic and Situational Irony)
Irony for $600:
Provide an example of
dramatic irony found in
Mean Girls.
“Ransom of Red Chief” for $600:
Why is it ironic that the boy
says that he’s “never had such
fun in all my life”?
Red Chief should be scared because he’s
been kidnapped.
Theme for $600:
How many themes can be
present in a short story?
As many as you can justify (as long as you have
evidence).
Vocabulary for $600:
Bold and disrespectful
Impudent
Current Events for $800:
Roller Coaster stuck in Maryland. (Situational Irony)
Irony for $800:
Which is an example of dramatic irony?
A. Parents expecting good grades from
their son, and he makes the honor roll.
B. A man meets his long-lost son and
doesn’t know it, but the son does.
C.A little girl can see the future.
D. A teacher tells the students they do
well on a test, but the actually fail
“Ransom of Red Chief” for
$800:
Give an example of
situational or dramatic
irony within the story.
Theme for $800:
Within “Great Joy, the
Self-respecting Ox,” what
is a possible central
theme? Provide evidence.
Vocabulary for $800:
Harmless
Deleterious
Current Events for $1000:
September 15, 1963 Church Bombing in Birmingham, Alabama.
Irony for $1000:
Provide an example of
situational irony in “Ballad
of Birmingham”.
“Ransom of Red Chief” for
$1000:
What does Mr. Dorset
think of his son?
He finds Red Chief annoying and
embarrassing.
Theme for $1000:
Within “Ballad of
Birmingham,” what is a
possible major theme?
Provide evidence.
Vocabulary for $1000:
A verbal attack or harsh
criticism
Diatribe