Exposition Climax Rising Action Falling Action Irony Resolution

Comprehension Name: Level 13: Irony

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the introduction of the setting, events that develop the main characters, and conflict conflict of a story

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A. Read the terms in the box. Then, write each term next to its definition.

climax exposition falling action irony resolution rising action

1. the final part of a story where the problem is worked out

2. events that develop the main conflict of a story

3. something that is the opposite of what is expected

4. the introduction of the setting, characters, and conflict

5. the most intense part of a story

6. events after the climax and before the ending

B. Read the terms in the box. Then, label the parts of a narrative structure. HINT: The first letter of each term is given to you.

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C. Read the paired signs below. Circle the sign that is ironic. Then, underline the words that create the irony. The first one has been done for you.

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D. Read the riddle. Use the clues to figure out the letters for each space. Reveal the answer to the riddle. Some letters will be used more than once.

Riddle: What would you say to the man who planted a tree in honor of George Harrison, a famous member of the band The Beatles? The tree had to be replanted because of rot from beetles.

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E. Match the following parts of a narrative to the examples given. The first one is done for you.

resolution Patrick Edlinger was a famous French free rock climber.

He was known for his extreme rock climbing, rarely using harnesses falling action or shoes.

During a climb on a steep sided French cove, Patrick survived a mild climax heart attack.

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irony In his retirement, he started a rock-climbing magazine.

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Read the short story The Cop and the Song. Then, complete the activities.

The Cop and the Song, by O. Henry (adapted)

[1] Soapy moved restlessly on his bench in Madison Square. A dead leaf fell at Soapy’s feet. That was a special sign for him that winter was coming. It was time for all who lived in Madison Square to prepare. He had to find some way to take care of himself during the cold weather. Three months in the prison on Blackwell’s Island was what he wanted. Three months of food every day and a bed every night, safe from the cold north wind, and safe from cops.

[2] So, Soapy began to plan how he could get arrested and secure a home for the winter. First, he tried to enter a fine restaurant — where he would eat and not pay the bill. But the waiter would not let him enter. Next, he decided to throw a rock through a store window. “Where’s the man that did that?” asked a nearby cop.

[3] “Don’t you think that I might have done it?” said Soapy. But men who break windows do not stop to talk to cops. So the cop ran in another direction. Then, Soapy saw a nice young woman looking in a shop window. If he bothered her, she would call a cop. But the woman was not afraid of him after all.

[4] Finally, troubled from his lack of success, Soapy stopped in front of an old church. Through a colored-glass window Last updated 12/2017 Last updated www. lexialearning.com lexialearning.com www. came sweet music to Soapy’s ears. It was a song he knew from his childhood. In those days his life contained things like

mothers and flowers and high hopes and friends and clean thoughts and clean clothes.

[5] Soapy’s mind was ready for something like this. There was a sudden and wonderful change in his soul. He saw his worthless days, his wrong desires, his dead hopes, the lost power of his mind. He would fight to change his life. He would pull himself up, out of the mud. He would make a man of himself again. That sweet music had changed him. Tomorrow he would find work.

[6] Suddenly, Soapy felt a hand on his arm. He looked quickly around into the face of a cop.

“What are you doing hanging around here?” asked the cop.

“Nothing,” said Soapy.

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*loitering: (v.) illegally hanging around an area often with the purpose of committing a crime

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A. Answer the following questions about the text.

1. Fill in the blanks.

Main Character: Setting:

2. Which sentence best describes the main conflict in this story?

a. Soapy is sitting on a bench in a city park. b. Soapy has bad memories of his childhood. c. Soapy looks forward to winter in the park. d. Soapy keeps trying to get arrested but can’t.

3. Underline 3 sentences in section 1 that help the reader infer that Soapy is homeless.

B. Match the lines of the text below with the parts of a narrative.

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So, Soapy began to plan how he could get arrested. “Come along. Three months in prison for loitering for you!” Soapy moved restlessly on his bench in Madison Square. A dead leaf fell at Soapy’s feet. That was a special sign for him that winter was coming.

There was a sudden and wonderful change in his soul.

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C. Answer the following questions.

1. O. Henry, the author, is famous for his use of irony. Authors use irony to help develop their message, or theme. Circle the phrase that best matches O. Henry’s theme in this short story.

Hard work pays off. Love conquers all. Careful what you wish for.

2. State the irony in this story by filling in the blanks. HINT: One of the words is used twice.

heart prison arrested

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★ Visit your school or public library, and check out a collection of short stories by O. Henry. Read a few, and see how many you can find that use irony and include an unexpected ending.

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Read the riddle. Use the clues to figure out the letters for each space. Reveal the answer to the riddle. Some letters will be used more than once. Match the following parts of a narrative to the examples given. The first one is done for you.

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