A Raisin In The Sun

Verbal Irony

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when a character says what they don't really mean (Sarcasm)
"Who knows—maybe he has an appointment at US Steel" (Hansberry 138).

Situational Irony

When something occurs that was the opposite of what the reader might have expected; a twist ending
"Willy don't do it! Please don't do it, not with that money!" (Hansberry 128).

occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not
Ruth's pregnancy

An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or artistic work

"Goodnight, Prometheus!" (Hansberry 86)

When someone talks to another who isn't present

"Willy don't do it! Please don't do it, not with that money!" (Hansberry 128).

Representing things by symbols

Mama says, "Like this old plan that ain't ever had enough sunshine or nothing, and look at it" (Hansberr 52).

Comparison between two unlike things that doesn't use like or as

"Bitter? Man, I'm a volcano. Bitter? Here I am a giant—surrounded by ants!" (Hansberry 85)

To show or indicate beforehand

"You better stay home from work today" (Hansberry 42).

Belief that a minority group gradually adopts the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture

Image: assimilation

in a manner suitable to a flirtatious women

Image: coquettishly

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