Symbolism, irony, foreshadowing

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L.8.5A, RI.7.7, L.4.5

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Mackenzie Johnson

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Symbolism, Irony, and Foreshadowing

Symbolism

using an object, image, or action to represent something else, like an idea or feeling

American flag = freedom
Dove = peace

Types of irony

3 types of irony

Verbal - saying the opposite of what you mean (What a beautiful day!)
Situational - something happening that's the opposite of what you expect (fire station burning down)
Dramatic - when the readers knows more than the character in the story (Simba believes he is responsible for the death of Mufasa, but we know otherwise)

Multiple Choice

What does this symbol represent?

Anger

A bald eagle

Freedom

Creeping

Multiple Choice

What does this symbol represent?

Failure

Success

A sport

A game

Multiple Choice

A robbery at a police station would be an example of which type of irony?

Verbal

Dramatic

Situational

None of the Above

Multiple Choice

verbal irony

dramatic irony

situational irony

none of the above

Multiple Choice

When we know the identity of the superhero, but everyone else wonders who they are, that's...?

Verbal

Situational

Dramatic

Super

Multiple Choice

“I made those biscuits yesterday,” said Mom. “I don’t know if they're still good.”

Dad banged one on the table. “As soft and fluffy as a chunk of granite,” he remarked.

Verbal

Situational

Dramatic

Not Ironic

Foreshadowing

Hints at future events
in the story.

Coco

Symbolism, Irony, and Foreshadowing

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