Allegory Is a Symbolic Device in Which Characters Or Events in a Story Represent Or Symbolize Ideas and Concepts

Allegory is a symbolic device in which characters or events in a story represent or symbolize ideas and concepts.

One example of this can be found in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. People believe that the lion, Aslan, represents Jesus Christ from the Christian Bible.

Watch the clip and consider why people might interpret the story in this way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0u90NYqTCk

THE LION, THE WITCH, & THE WARDROBE THE CHRISTIAN BIBLE Aslan is a lion. Jesus is called “The Lion of Judah” in the Bible. Aslan is killed brutally and is Christ is killed brutally and resurrected in the story. resurrected in the Bible. Aslan sacrifices himself for Christ sacrifices himself for Edmond, a traitor, in the story. sinners in the Bible.

One example of this can Shatter every window be found in Carrie ‘Til it’s all blown away. Underwood’s song Every brick, every board, Blown Away. Find the Every slamming door blown away. examples of alliteration in these lyrics!

If Freaky Fred Found Fifty Feet Of Fruit And Fed Forty Feet to his Friend Frank. How many Feet of Fruit did Freaky Fred Find?

Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep. The seven silly sheep Silly Sally shooed shilly-shallied south.

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Allusion is a figure of speech where the author refers to a subject matter such as a person, place, event, or literary work in a passing reference. It is up to the reader to make a connection to the subject being mentioned.

Taylor Swift uses allusion in her song, Love Story. Click the link to watch the video. What allusions does she

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She also mentions disapproving families and the famous balcony scene from the play. This is allusion because she mentions the names and plot aspects of Romeo and Juliet in passing.

The novel and movie The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown uses anagrams. Can you decode these two anagrams from the movie? 1. Draconian devil Oh lame saint. 2. So dark the con of man.

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans In the novel and movie The Da Vinci Code, the following was written on the floor of the Louvre next to a dead man: "O Draconian devil Oh lame saint.". The main characters discover that it is an anagram for "Leonardo Da Vinci. The Mona Lisa"!

Behind The Mona Lisa they find another anagram “So dark the con of man". By re- arranging the letters, they came up with "Madonna of the Rocks", another Da Vinci painting.

Click the link below to see Barrack Obama's speech. Explain the analogy he makes. What is he comparing? ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKv-dXHhtMs

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Obama is using an analogy of driving a car into a ditch to explain the method in which the opposing party managed the economy. Contrastingly, he compares his own party’s efforts to try to fix the economy to someone trying to pull the car out of the ditch.

In the novel and movie Harry Potter, who is the main antagonist?

If you don’t know this movie/book, describe an antagonist from another text you read or film you watched.

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans There are a few antagonists in this series, but Voldemort is the main antagonist. He opposes the main character, Harry. Click the link below to see the protagonist (Harry), and antagonist (Voldemort) in opposition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haZEcPbF1T0

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans In literature, an antihero is a central character who lacks conventional heroic qualities. They blur the line between hero and villain. Can you think of a movie where the main character is considered an anti-hero?

Dexter is a serial killer who Shrek is an anti-hero. Most of kills other murders. He lacks the other characters find him the normal heroic qualities, ugly, rude, or frightening, but yet the show is constructed he blurs the line between hero so you are on his side. and villain with his humor.

Watch the clips below and explain how anthropomorphism is used in Alice and Wonderland. Click the link to see a clip from the ORIGINAL film. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLIqErnQCuw

Click the link to see a clip from the NEW film. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ppsDNkBLGY

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans The novel, Alice In Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll uses numerous examples of anthropomorphism. There are talking and singing animals and plants. Some anthropomorphic characters from the clips you saw include The March Hare, The Cheshire Cat, and the White Rabbit.

Examples of antithesis You’re hot then you’re cold. You’re yes then you’re no. can be found in Katy You’re in then you’re out. You’re up then your down. Perry’s song Hot You’re wrong when it’s right. It’s black and it’s white. n’ Cold. Find the We fight; we break up examples of antithesis We kiss; we make up. in these lyrics!

Watch the clip from I Am Legend by clicking the link below and explain how apostrophe is used.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEs1gi9Dmqc

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans An archetype is a concept, person, or object that has served as a universally understood prototype of its kind. Archetypes are immediately identifiable and can be overused. The TV show Glee uses a number of high school archetypes! Click the link below to see some examples of the characters in the show. Can you think of the archetypes they represent? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sefQqCMusJI

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Quinn Febray fits the Puck is an archetype for a Sue Sylvester is an archetype of a high high school jock. He is archetype for the ‘tough school cheerleader. She is good-looking, athletic, coach.” She is arrogant, blonde, skinny, and and popular. strong, and bossy. popular.

What emotion does the reader feel when they read this description? “In the gloom the courtyard looked of considerable size, and as several dark pathways led from it under great round arches... I have not yet been able to see it by daylight.” - Bram Stoker's Dracula

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Catharsis is the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. It is usually felt by the audience/reader while exposed to a story that brings about great sorrow, pity, laughter etc.

The novel and film The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks uses catharsis. Click below to watch a movie clip. How do you think this clip uses catharsis? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EemLsTG5fX8

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans In The Notebook, the audience is able to release emotion when Ryan Gosling finally kisses Rachel McAdams in the rain. The audience has a lot of emotions pent up about whether or not the couple will end up together, but after this scene the audience is able to let go of those repressed feelings through catharsis!

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans A caricature is a simple image showing the features of its subject in a simplified or exaggerated way. In literature, a caricature is a description of a person using exaggeration of some characteristics and oversimplification of others.

© Presto Plans A cliché is an expression, idea, or element which has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning, even to the point of being trite or irritating. Can you think of any sports clichés?

Keep your eye Knock it out on the ball of the park

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans A cliffhanger or cliffhanger ending is a plot device in fiction which features a main character in a precarious or difficult dilemma (or confronted with a shocking revelation) at the end of an episode of serialized fiction. A cliffhanger is used to ensure the audience will return to see how the characters resolve the dilemma.

How do soap operas use the cliff hanger technique to hook their audience?

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Soap operas often end scenes and shows by leaving the main character in a shocking situation. These shows often leave the viewer wanting more. Click below to see an example! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INFY DKPOMLE

Click the link below and explain why the Grinch is a dynamic character. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE3jShGPscQ

Click the link below to see a video of Sheldon's character from The Big Bang Theory. Why is he a static character? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjR4mpBp4UY

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Sheldon Cooper is an intelligent theoretical physicist who adheres strictly to routine, lacks social skills or empathy, and is narcissistic. Although he sometimes steps outside of this role, he always reverts back to his "normal" self unchanged. This makes him a static or flat character.

CLIMAX

RISING ACTION FALLING ACTION

EXPOSITION RESOLUTION

Can you think of movies or Person vs. Person Person vs. Self books that use each of these types of conflict?

Person vs. Society Person vs. Environment

The Dark Knight Rises uses human vs. human conflict (Batman vs. Bane).

127 Hours uses human vs. self conflict (man must mentally and physically overcome being trapped for 127 hours).

2012 uses human vs. environment conflict (human race vs. environmental apocalypse).

Coach Carter uses human vs. society conflict (Coach using new coaching techniques which are not approved by the community).

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans A word that has a connotation has, in addition to its straightforward dictionary meaning, a secondary meaning. A word's connotations can usually be formulated as a series of qualities, contexts, and emotional responses commonly associated with it.

For example, Simon Cowell could be described as both strong-willed or pig-headed. What connotations do these words hold?

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Although strong-willed and pig-headed have the same literal meaning (i.e. stubborn), strong-willed connotes admiration for the level of someone's will, while pig-headed connotes frustration in dealing with someone.

Click below to watch a clip of Sweeney Todd. Why do you think this would be considered a dark comedy? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_hgrfZVlJA

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Sweeney Todd is a musical about a barber who kills his customers. He disposes of his victims by pulling a lever that makes them fall into a trap door leading to the basement. The musical uses humor, and is considered a dark comedy!

Definition of stupendous: adjective - extremely impressive: This is the denotative meaning of the word stupendous.

© Presto Plans An imagined setting in which everything is unpleasant or bad. This could be a totalitarian, apocalyptic, or environmentally- degraded society. Watch the trailer for the movie, The Hunger Games. Explain how this is a dystopian story. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FovFG3N_RSU

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans An epithet is a descriptive device. It is usually used to add to a person's or place’s regular name and attribute some special quality to it. Epithets are remarkable in that they become a part of common usage over time.

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© Presto Plans The term euphemism is used to refer to the use of a comparatively milder or less harsh form of a negative description instead of its original form. This device is used when writing about matters such as sex, violence, death, crimes, and anything "embarrassing".

STEVE JOBS PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 56 Why is this a euphemism?

© Presto Plans A literary or cinematic device in which later events interrupt the normal chronological order of a narrative. This device is often used to give important information about what may happen later in the plot. Click the link below and explain how flashforward is used in this episode of How I Met Your Mother. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C7Oqtd5tZU

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans In this clip, flashforward is used in that later events interrupt the normal order of the plot. The characters are transported to an imagined future where they are senior citizens.

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans The term ‘foil’ refers to a literary device where the author creates a character whose primary purpose is to create a contrast to another character by laying emphasis, or drawing attention to, the differences.

Dr. Jekyll is a seemingly prosperous man, well established in the community, and known for his decency and charitable works. Mr Hyde is a strange, repugnant man who looks faintly pre-human. Hyde is violent and cruel, and everyone who sees him describes him as ugly and deformed. Can you think of other foils from books you have read or movies you have watched?

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans The literary device foreshadowing refers to the use of words/phrases that give hints to the reader of something that is going to happen without revealing the story or spoiling the suspense. Foreshadowing is used to suggest an upcoming outcome to the story.

Click on the link below to see an example of foreshadowing in The Lion King. Mufasa tells his son, Simba, that kings of the past look down on them from the stars. Later in the movie, Mufasa comes to Simba from the stars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRVRxvNYR7Y

Can you think of other examples of foreshadowing you have seen/read from another film or book?

What is your favorite book, music, and movie genre?

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Hubris is another way of saying overly arrogant. You can tell the difference between hubris and just regular arrogance or pride by the fact that the character has seemed to allow reality to slip away from them. The character portraying hubris has a false belief that they are “untouchable.”

On his way to winning 14 Majors, Tiger Woods felt like he was "untouchable.” His arrogance led to his downfall when he was caught in the middle of a cheating scandal with many women. His belief that he would not be caught is hubris.

© Presto Plans Hyperbole is an exaggeration in writing that is used for effect. One example of this can be found in Bruno I’d catch a grenade for ya. Mars’ song Grenade. Throw my hand on a blade for ya. I’d jump in front of a train for ya. Can you explain why You know I’d do anything for ya. these lyrics would be considered hyperbole?

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans These are examples of hyperbole because Bruno Mars is using exaggeration to show the importance of the woman he loves. He exaggerates his level of commitment and love by saying he would put his life at risk by catching a grenade, putting his hand a knife, and jumping in front of a train.

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans An expression that is peculiar to itself grammatically or cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements but is understood by most people. Gloria Delgado on Modern family is known for using Modern English idioms improperly! Family Examples: What idioms do you think she is meaning to say when she says “We are living in a doggy dog world” and “Blessings in the skies”?

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans In literature, one of the strongest devices is imagery, wherein the author uses words and phrases to create “mental images” for the reader using the 5 senses. Imagery helps the reader to visualize and experience the author’s writings and awaken the readers’ sensory perceptions.

Don MacLean, singer of the song American Pie, sang a song called Vincent about Van Gogh's painting Starry Starry Night with the same name. The lyrics use a great deal of imagery. Click below to listen. Write down one example of imagery that you hear. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dipFMJckZOM

Swirling clouds in violet haze Reflect in Vincent's eyes Of China blue. Colors changing hue Morning fields of amber grain.

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans In literature, internal rhyme is a practice of forming a rhyme in only one line of verse. An internal rhyme is also known as the middle rhyme because it is typically constructed in the middle of a line to rhyme with the word at the end of the same line.

Can you find examples of internal rhyme in these Eminem lyrics? His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy. There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti. He's nervous, but on the surface He looks calm and ready to drop bombs,

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Verbal irony (similar to sarcasm) occurs when a writer makes a statement in which the actual meaning differs from the meaning that the words appear to express. Click the link below to see some examples! http://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=IiR-bnCHIYo

Can you write your own example of verbal irony?

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Situational irony occurs when the reader is led to believe that one thing will occur but, in fact, the opposite occurs. This can be humorous or tragic. Click the link below to see some examples! http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=tqg6RO8c_W0

Can you think of another ironic situation?

How do horror movies use dramatic irony?

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans The use of kennings in literature is characteristically related to works in Old English poetry where the author would create a new poetic compound-phrase to describe a familiar person, place, or idea.

These are some examples of Kennings!

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Malapropism refers to the practice of substituting words with similar sounding words that have different, often unconnected, meanings. This often creates a situation of confusion, misunderstanding, and amusement.

For example, someone might accidentally say: “Well, we'll burn that bridge when we come to it.” "I'm getting a prescription for Cosmopolitan Magazine."

Read these lyrics from the song One Thing by One You're my kryptonite. Direction. Can you You keep making me weak. explain the metaphor? What is being compared?

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Although at first glance, kryptonite and love don't seem to have much in common; they actually do! Kryptonite makes Superman feel weak like love makes the man in the song feel weak. This is a direct comparison between two unlike things that have something in common.

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Metonymy refers to the practice of not using the formal word for an object/subject and instead referring to it by using another word that is somehow linked to the formal name/word. It is the practice of substituting the main word with a word that is closely linked to it.

Why is this example metonymy?

The Pen Is Mightier The pen refers to the written word Than The Sword and the sword refers to physical force.

© Presto Plans Mood is the author's emotional perspective towards the subject of the literary work. It refers to the mental and emotional disposition of the author towards the subject, which in turn makes the audience feel this emotion.

Miranda Lambert's song The House That Built Me tells the story of going back to her childhood home. Click below to listen and describe the mood of the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQYNM6SjD_o

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans A motif is a specific theme that dominates a literary work. Motifs are very noticeable and play a significant role in defining the nature of the story, the course of events, and the very fabric of the literary piece.

What would be one of the dominant themes (motifs) of The Lord Of The Rings?

Click below to see the trailer! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aStYWD25fAQ

© Presto Plans One recurring theme (or motif) from The Lord Of The Rings is temptation. The temptation of the ring is the motivating force behind every action in this trilogy, whether characters are fighting the temptation, nurturing it, denying it, or preventing someone else from giving in to it. Characters of every race pursue the ring.

One example of this can Beating like a drum be found in Nicki Minaj’s And it’s coming your way. song Super Bass. Find the Can’t you hear that boom, examples of onomatopoeia badoom, boom bass? in these lyrics!

© Presto Plans Oxymoron occurs when opposite or contradictory words are placed together. Consider these movie titles that use oxymoron: - True Lies - Fairytale: A True Story - Little Big Man - Urban Cowboy Can you think of your own example of oxymoron?

Why is this This Statement Is False. a paradox?

If "this sentence is false" is true, then the sentence is false, which would in turn mean that it is actually true, but this would mean that it is false, and so on without end.

Similarly, if "this sentence is false" is false, then the sentence is true, which would in turn mean that it is false, but this would mean that it is true, and so on without end.

The Scary Movie franchise parodies horror movies. Click below to see a parody of a fight scene from The Matrix.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wWUNGyV2Dc

Disney frequently uses pathos to appeal to the audience's emotions. Click the link below and explain how this example uses pathos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbKLnLZ1oik

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans This video clip uses pathos because it appeals to the audience's emotions. The audience feels great sadness over Mufassa’s death and sympathy for the fact that Simba will be left without a father.

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Pathetic fallacy is the treatment of inanimate objects as if they had human feelings, thoughts, or sensations. In the discussion of literature, pathetic fallacy is similar to personification. Pathetic fallacy is most often used to describe weather in a story.

For example, the band My Chemical Romance sings "So bright the sun is ashamed to rise" in their song The Sharpest Lives.

Find the examples of When marimba rhythms start to play, Dance with me, make me sway. personification in these Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore Hold me close, sway me more lyrics to Michael Like a flower bending in the breeze Buble’s song, Sway. Bend with me, sway with ease.

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans The plot usually refers to the sequence of events and happenings that make up a story. There is usually a pattern, unintended or intentional, that threads the plot together.

CLIMAX Describe the plot of Little Red Riding Hood.

RISING ACTION FALLING ACTION

EXPOSITION RESOLUTION

The Diary of A Young Girl is written from the first person perspective. It tells the true story of Anne Frank, who lived in hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.

Click the link below to listen to the introduction to an old TV series called The Twilight Zone. It uses second person narration!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzlG28B-R8Y

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans With third person point of view, the narrator does not participate in the events of the story and tells the story by referring to all characters and places in the third person with third person pronouns and proper nouns (he, she, they).

The movie Stranger Than Fiction is narrated in the third person omniscient (all-knowing narrator). Click below to see the trailer for the movie!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj4MC8Nqpjg

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans A prologue is an introduction to a story that usually sets the tone and acts as a bit of a backgrounder or a sneak peek into the story. Prologues are typically a narrative spoken by one of the characters and not from the part of the author.

The first few minutes of the movie National Treasure is a prologue. The young Ben, while in his grandfather's attic, hears the story of the treasure and the family legacy. The next thing you know it's 30 years later and a full-grown Ben is looking for a sunken boat in the snow. Click below to see part of the prologue. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by2yMNLmCDs

For example, the protagonist of the novel or movie Twilight is Bella Swan

One example of this can But you lied again, now you be found in Emimem’s get to watch her leave out the song Love The Way You window. Guess that’s why Life. Find the example of they call it window pane. pun in these lyrics!

© Presto Plans Rhyme scheme is the practice of rhyming words placed at the end of the lines in poetry. Rhyme scheme refers to the order in which particular words rhyme. If the alternate words rhyme, it is an “a-b-a-b” rhyme scheme, which means “a” is the rhyme for the lines 1 and 3, and “b” is the rhyme affected in the lines 2 and 4.

Find light in the beautiful sea A I choose to be happy A You and I, you and I B We ’re like diamonds in the sky. B What is the rhyme scheme of this stanza from Rihanna's song Diamonds?

© Presto Plans Satire occurs when a piece of writing is making fun of a human weakness or character flaw. In general, even though satire might be humorous and may “make fun”, its purpose is not to entertain and amuse, but actually to derive a reaction of contempt from the reader. The Hunger Games uses satire. What human weakness or character flaws are being criticized in this novel/movie?

© Presto Plans Some criticisms include: Our need to be constantly entertained, even if it is at the expense of others. In this novel/movie, districts are is willing to watch people fight to the death for their own entertainment. Desensitization to violence on TV. The division of class and wealth. One district lives in complete wealth, while the others struggle to survive.

For example, in one season of the show Survivor, the setting was on the island of Caramoan in the Philippines.

Can you describe a setting of a story or movie you have read or watched?

Click below to listen to You can break everything I am Demi Lovato’s song, Like I’m made of glass, Like I’m made of paper. Skyscraper and find Go on and try to tear me down. the examples of simile I will be rising from the ground Like a skyscraper. in these lyrics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_8ydghbGSg

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans Spoonerism refers to the practice of interchanging the first letters of some words in order to create new words or even to create nonsensical words. While they are often unintentional and known as a “slip of the tongue”, in literature they are welcomed as witty word-play.

Fighting A Liar Lighting A Fire

© Presto Plans The term stanza refers to single, related chunks of lines in poetry. It refers to one unit or group of lines, which forms one particular section in poetry. Blake Shelton I’ve been a walking heartache. I’ve God Gave Me You made a mess of me. The person that I’ve been 2 Stanzas lately Isn’t who I want to be, 1st - Quatrain 2nd – Triplet But you stay here right beside me. Watch as the storm goes through, And I need you

© Presto Plans Suspense is the intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events. It basically leaves the reader holding their breath and wanting more information. The amount of intensity in a suspenseful moment is why it is hard to put a reading down.

One show that is known for using suspense is 24. Each season of the show covers only 24 hours of the main character’s life, and the suspenseful plot keeps the audience wanting more. Can you think of other shows that use suspense?

Perhaps a light in the story could represent hope!

One example of this can Lend me your ears, be found in The Beatles And I’ll sing you a song. song With A Little Help And I’ll try not to From My Friends. Find Sing out of key. the example of synecdoche in these lyrics!

The movie Avatar has many important themes that connect with the world today. Click below to watch the trailer and discuss what themes are explored. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1_JBMrrYw8

- Imperialism - Militarism - Anti-Americanism - Civilization - Race - Environment - Religion - Spirituality

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans A literary or cinematic device in which an earlier event is inserted into the normal chronological order of a narrative. This device is often used to give background information that is important to the plot. The TV series LOST uses flashbacks in the show's later seasons. Click below to see Jin and his wife Sun getting an ultrasound when the narrative flashes back to their relationship on the island. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X2-5IIWUtY

Can you think of other TV shows or movies that use flashback?

Forest Gump tells the amazing story of a simple man with good intentions. For those who have seen the film, what kind of tone do you think the film Forest Gump uses?

© Presto Plans Forest Gump has an optimistic tone. It is clear that the author's perspective and attitude about Forrest is a positive one. The film portrays a light- hearted and hopeful perspective, and shows that the writer feels optimistic about the subject at hand.

© Presto Plans In literature, the concept of tragedy refers to a series of unfortunate events by which one or more of the literary characters in the story undergo several misfortunes, which finally culminate into a disaster of epic proportions.

The movie Titanic is a modern day tragedy based on real tragic events. The main characters must face a number of unfortunate events that eventually lead to the sinking of their ship. Click below to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e-eXJ6HgkQ

Dr. Gregory House from the TV show House— his addiction is his tragic flaw. Although he is a genius, he manages his pain through the habitual use of Vicodin. This tragic flaw causes his downfall, especially as the seasons go on.

Click the link below to see a clip demonstrating Dr. House's tragic flaw: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUDcAo2SPGQ

© Presto Plans An understatement draws attention to a fact that is already obvious and noticeable in a sarcastic or ironic way. Understating something is akin to exaggerating its obviousness as a means of humor.

Click the link below to listen to Charlie's understatement about cannibalism in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z41hT26N3bk

Click below to see the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ6QzkIwQu0

© Presto© Presto Plans Plans This setting is a utopia because the community lives without any conflict, crime, or poverty. Everyone is seemingly living a perfect and happy life. By the end of the film the audience learns that this utopia is not as perfect as it first appears.

Captain Jack Sparrow from The Pirates of the Caribbean films is known for his witty remarks. Click the link below to see some examples of Jack's witty comments:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO-LQqXd0fE