What the Dead Can Teach Us

Learn to analyze the use of irony to distinguish what is directly stated from what is really meant within the text. In this interactive tutorial, you'll examine humorous epitaphs from Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology. You'll learn to interpret an author’s true feelings and intentions versus what is actually stated in the text.
Resource ID#: 126451 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: English Language Arts, Spoon River Anthology, Edgar Lee Masters, irony, situational irony, verbal irony, dramatic irony, epitaphs, interactive, tutorials, e-learning, ELA, English, Language Arts, e learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades 6-12

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Contributed by: Wayne Beck
Name of Author/Source: Wayne Beck
Access Privileges: Public

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