Romeo & Juliet
The play follows four days in the lives of two star-struck teenagers and their warring families. Listen to a recording of the play below. Access each act by using the buttons to the left of the time.
Irony
How well do you understand irony? What is and what is not considered ironic is a hotly debated issue; understanding the differences in how irony is classified will help. Begin learning the differences by viewing the slideshow below. By the end, you will have a better idea of the nuances separating them.
Dramatic Irony: when the reader/viewer knows something the character in the story doesn't.
Situational Irony: when the reader/viewer or a character in the story experiences something unexpected
Visual Irony: a kind of situational irony where the unexpected comes in the form of an image, like the one to the left.
Verbal Irony: when what someone says is different than what they mean; sarcasm.
Dramatic Irony: when the reader/viewer knows something the character in the story doesn't.
Situational Irony: when the reader/viewer or a character in the story experiences something unexpected
Visual Irony: a kind of situational irony where the unexpected comes in the form of an image, like the one to the left.
Verbal Irony: when what someone says is different than what they mean; sarcasm.