One example of irony in the novel Everlost is that Mary Hightower, who sets herself up as the ruler of Everlost to protect children, inadvertently becomes the antagonist who prevents children from moving on. Additionally, Nick, who initially views Everlost as a prison, ends up thriving there and finding a sense of purpose. Lastly, the land of Everlost itself, which is meant to be a place for souls in transition, becomes a stagnant and dangerous realm.
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Some examples of literary devices used in "Things Fall Apart" include symbolism, foreshadowing, irony, and imagery. These devices help convey deeper meanings and themes in the novel.
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The prevalent themes in the book Everlost by Neal Shusterman are life after death, the meaning of charity and power.
Verbal Irony is like sarcasm and like situational irony just spoken. Situational irony is when the opposite occurs than what you expect to happen. Some examples are: the on duty police man was pulled over for speeding.
There are many examples of situational irony in Of Mice and Men. One example of situational iron is the fact that the bigger guy is the more emotional one.
All animals are equal but some are more equal than others.
Some symbols in the book "Everlost" by Neal Shusterman include the McGill vibrating blade, which symbolizes power and control, and the Chocolate Ogre, representing temptation and greed. The crossing of the twin towers signifies a passage into the afterlife, while Mary Hightower's books symbolize knowledge and enlightenment.
In the movie, "Animal Farm," examples of verbal irony are used about communism and dictatorship. One example is the line stating that "all animals are equal but that some animals have more authority than most."
In "The Censors" by Luisa Valenzuela, examples of irony include the protagonist censoring his own letter which leads to his own execution, and the absurdity of a repressive regime employing individuals to censor themselves. Additionally, the irony of the protagonist initially seeking a job at the censorship department to expedite the delivery of his letter, only to become trapped in the system he sought to manipulate, adds layers of irony to the narrative.
In the novel "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park, one example of irony is when Tree-ear is mistakenly accused of stealing a piece of pottery, even though he is actually trying to return it to its rightful owner. Another example is when Tree-ear finds success in pottery-making, despite facing numerous obstacles and doubters along the way.
One example of irony in "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry is when Bob mentions how trustworthy his old friend Jimmy is without realizing that the man he's speaking to is Jimmy in disguise. This creates dramatic irony for the reader, who knows the truth but the characters do not. Additionally, the fact that Bob ends up unknowingly catching his old friend shows situational irony in how their reunion plays out.