Week 6 Flashcards
Terms taken from Act Two of the Crucible and from classwork.
~~~ ~~~ is a figure of speech in which the literal meaning of what someone says is different from—and often opposite to—what they actually mean. For example, if someone has a painful visit to the dentist and when it’s over says, “Well, that was pleasant,” they are using ~~~ ~~~ because the intended meaning of their words (that it wasn’t at all pleasant) is the opposite of the literal meaning of the words. ~~~ ~~~ is the most common form of ~~~. In fact it is so common that when people mention “~~~,” they often are actually referring to ~~~ ~~~.
• Sarcasm is a bitter, cutting, or mocking taunt used to denigrate a particular person, place, or thing. It can sometimes take the form of ~~~ ~~~. For instance, if you were to say to someone who had just cut you in line, "What a polite, civilized person you are!" that would be sarcasm in the form of ~~~, since your meaning is the opposite of the literal meaning of your words. Sarcasm very often involves ~~~. However, it doesn't always have to use ~~~. For instance, when Groucho Marx says "I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception," he is being sarcastic, but his words, however witty they are, mean exactly what they say. • Satire is a form of social or political critique. Like sarcasm, it often makes use of ~~~, but not always.
Verbal irony
~~~ ~~~ Is a plot device that highlights the difference between a character’s understanding of a given scenario, and that of the audience. When the audience watching a movie knows what’s behind that door, but the character in the movie has no idea… that’s ~~~ ~~~.
Dramatic irony
~~~ ~~~ refers to an unexpected, paradoxical, or perverse turn of events. It is an example of ~~~ ~~~ when, in the O. Henry story “The Gift of the Magi,” a young wife cuts off her hair in order to buy her husband a chain for his prized watch, but the husband sells his watch to buy his wife a comb for her beautiful hair.
Situational irony
Part of speech: Verb; Definition: Express strong disapproval of; demonstrate the guilt of someone; Sentence from text: “It is my wife you be ~~~ing now.” ; Additional example sentence: The entire class ~~~ed the student for his actions.
Condemn
Part of Speech: Adjective; Definition: Confused or perplexed; Sentence from text: “PROCTOR, angrily, ~~~: And what signifies a needle!”; Additional example sentence: She had a ~~~ expression after hearing the unexpected news.
Bewildered
Part of Speech: Noun; Definition: An attempt to make something that is not true appear true; the act of giving a false appearance; Sentence from text: “Now Hell and Heaven grapple on our backs, and all our old ~~~ is ripped away.”; Additional example sentence: She dropped all ~~~ and admitted her mistake.
Pretense
Verbal irony
~~~ ~~~ is a figure of speech in which the literal meaning of what someone says is different from—and often opposite to—what they actually mean. For example, if someone has a painful visit to the dentist and when it’s over says, “Well, that was pleasant,” they are using ~~~ ~~~ because the intended meaning of their words (that it wasn’t at all pleasant) is the opposite of the literal meaning of the words. ~~~ ~~~ is the most common form of ~~~. In fact it is so common that when people mention “~~~,” they often are actually referring to ~~~ ~~~.
• Sarcasm is a bitter, cutting, or mocking taunt used to denigrate a particular person, place, or thing. It can sometimes take the form of ~~~ ~~~. For instance, if you were to say to someone who had just cut you in line, "What a polite, civilized person you are!" that would be sarcasm in the form of ~~~, since your meaning is the opposite of the literal meaning of your words. Sarcasm very often involves ~~~. However, it doesn't always have to use ~~~. For instance, when Groucho Marx says "I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception," he is being sarcastic, but his words, however witty they are, mean exactly what they say. • Satire is a form of social or political critique. Like sarcasm, it often makes use of ~~~, but not always.
Dramatic irony
~~~ ~~~ Is a plot device that highlights the difference between a character’s understanding of a given scenario, and that of the audience. When the audience watching a movie knows what’s behind that door, but the character in the movie has no idea… that’s ~~~ ~~~.
Situational irony
~~~ ~~~ refers to an unexpected, paradoxical, or perverse turn of events. It is an example of ~~~ ~~~ when, in the O. Henry story “The Gift of the Magi,” a young wife cuts off her hair in order to buy her husband a chain for his prized watch, but the husband sells his watch to buy his wife a comb for her beautiful hair.
Condemn
Part of speech: Verb; Definition: Express strong disapproval of; demonstrate the guilt of someone; Sentence from text: “It is my wife you be ~~~ing now.” ; Additional example sentence: The entire class ~~~ed the student for his actions.
Bewildered
Part of Speech: Adjective; Definition: Confused or perplexed; Sentence from text: “PROCTOR, angrily, ~~~: And what signifies a needle!”; Additional example sentence: She had a ~~~ expression after hearing the unexpected news.
Pretense
Part of Speech: Noun; Definition: An attempt to make something that is not true appear true; the act of giving a false appearance; Sentence from text: “Now Hell and Heaven grapple on our backs, and all our old ~~~ is ripped away.”; Additional example sentence: She dropped all ~~~ and admitted her mistake.
