Tuesday 11-15-11

TUESDAY

 November 15

Irony 

—Irony results when there is a difference between what appears to be happening and what is actually happening.  For example, when a character or reader expects or assumes one thing and the opposite is true, the writer has created irony. Irony is created when a writer says one thing but really means something else.

—Example:

In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Dorothy only realizes at the end of the novel that she possesses the ability to go back home, the Scarecrow who wants a brain realizes that he is extremely intelligent, the Tin Woodsman realizes he already has a heart and the Lion realizes that he is bold and courageous.

 IMAGERY 

—Imagery is the author’s attempt to create a mental picture (or reference point) in the mind of the reader. Remember, though the most immediate forms of imagery are visual, strong and effective imagery can be used to invoke an emotional, sensational (taste, touch, smell etc) or even physical response.

—Imagery helps the reader to visualize and therein more realistically experience the author’s writings. The usage of metaphors, allusions, descriptive words and similes amongst other literary forms in order to “tickle” and awaken the readers’ sensory perceptions is referred to as imagery.

—Imagery is not limited to only visual sensations, but also refers to igniting kinesthetic, olfactory, tactile, gustatory, thermal and auditory sensations as well.

—Example:

“The gushing brook stole its way down the lush green mountains, dotted with tiny flowers in a riot of colors and trees come alive with gaily chirping birds”.