1. Western Literature February 2 nd, 2015 OEDIPUS THE KING IRONY ASSIGNMENT

2. Warm-up for 2/2/2015 In your journal, answer the following questions: 1.What are the three types of irony? Define each type of irony. 2.Think of as many examples of irony in Oedipus the King and list them. List at least three examples. HONORS STUDENTS: Turn in your Annotated Glossary of Literary Terms Set #3 when your name is called.

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4. Examining Irony in Oedipus the King How does Sophocles use irony to create what Aristotle calls catharsis (pity and fear) in the audience? Consider moments of verbal, situational, and dramatic irony to create the tragic effect of the play.

5. Oedipus the King Irony Assignment You will explore the answer to these questions though a creative representation of the irony in Sophocles’ Oedipus the King. You will fold a paper into four sections. In three of the sections, you will draw an example of irony in Oedipus the King. Each square requires a quote from the text. On the fourth square, you will write your answer to our essential question.

6. Homework Your Oedipus the King Irony assignment is due on Tuesday.