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Unit 1: Literary Analysis & Elements
Focus: Not just what happens, but how the story is built.
โ Theme vs. Moral: A theme is a universal idea (e.g., "The corrupting
nature of power"); a moral is a lesson (e.g., "Don't be greedy").
โ The Big Three Ironies:
โ Verbal: Saying the opposite of what is meant (Sarcasm).
โ Situational: The outcome is the opposite of what was expected.
โ Dramatic: The audience knows something the characters do not.
โ Symbolism: An object, person, or place that represents an abstract
idea (e.g., a lighthouse representing hope).
โ Characterization: * Indirect: Revealed through speech, thoughts,
effect on others, actions, and looks (STEAL).
โ Direct: The author explicitly tells you the character's traits.
