Unit 4 Irony Notes Flashcards
(9 cards)
Scylla Toothless best exemplifies _______________ irony
Structural
This story is an example of verbal irony
Scylla Toothless
In “The Day The Dam Broke”, what is the general tone of the essay?
Humorous
What type of irony is illustrated in “The Day the Dam Broke”?
Dramatic
The poem “Earth” is an example of what?
Sarcasm
“At the Aquarium” is an example of what type of irony?
Situational
In the Screwtape Letters, what does Screwtape least understand?
God’s love
The Screwtape Letters is an example of ______
Satire
How does Screwtaoe view the tools of argument and reason?
He sees them as dangerous, for when people reason properly, they start thinking clearly and are more likely to be drawn back to God. He tries to confuse and misdirect them.