Those Three Wishes
Short Story Terms
Repetition:
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The reusing of words to emphasize an idea
or make comparisons. Repetition can also be
used to create a sound or flow if letters are
repeated.
Irony:
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There are different types of irony.
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Situational
Verbal
Dramatic
Verbal Irony
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This is the contrast between what is said and
what is meant. In other words, sarcasm.
Situational Irony
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It is the contrast between what happens and
what was expected (or what would seem
appropriate).
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Note: this is usually very subtle!
Dramatic Irony:
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This is the contrast between what the
character thinks to be true and what we (the
reader) know to be true. When the audience
or reader knows more than the characters
we have dramatic irony!
Notice anything ironic or unexpected?
There is humour in irony!
Personification
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The giving of human characteristics to
inanimate and/or non-human things.
Direct Characterization
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The writer makes direct statements about a
character's personality and tells what the
character is like.
Indirect Characterization
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The writer reveals information about a
character and his personality through that
character's thoughts, words, and actions,
along with how other characters respond to
that character, including what they think and
say about him.