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Dramatic Irony (Chapters 1-6)
What is dramatic irony?
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Why would an author choose to use dramatic irony?
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Cite three examples of dramatic irony from Holes. Be sure to give the page
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FILLING IN THE HOLES
On page 12 we learn that Mr. Sir has a rattlesnake tattoo on his arm. How
might Mr. Sir be like a rattlesnake? Research the rattlesnake for more ideas
using the internet or a nonfiction book.
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