Name:  _______________________  Period:  ________   Date:  _________

 

Types of Irony Found in

Roald Dahl’s “Lamb to the Slaughter”

Directions: 

 

*    Read handout - Three Types of Irony

*    Read Roald Dahl’s “Lamb to Slaughter.”   

*    List at least four (4) specific examples of irony.

*    Identify the type of irony (Verbal, Dramatic, Situational) for each of your examples.

*    Evaluate how the use of irony contributed to the effectiveness of the story.

 

Example of Irony From the Story

Type of Irony

Effectiveness in the Story