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6. IRONY: Irony is when something happens that is different from what
the readers or characters in a story understand or expect to happen. In
this story, the author uses two close friends meeting after twenty years
to create some irony. As you read the story, irony can be how readers
or characters see and understand the truth. On the left side of the
chart are secrets or beliefs. On the right side of the chart are the
ironies of the secrets or beliefs. Fill in the blank lines to complete each

sentences.

The Secrets and Beliefs The Irony
After Bob waited 20 minutes a tall man However, that man _____________________
in a long overcoat came to meet him. He ____________________________________
was really excited to see him.
Bob explained the police officer that he The police officer, Jimmy, realized the fact that
was just waiting for a friend. It was an ____________________________________
appointment made twenty years ago.

D. WRITING: If you were Jimmy, the police officer, how would you react
after you had learned that your best friend Bob have become a
criminal? Would you explain him that you are Jimmy? Or would you hide
your identity from him like Jimmy in the story? Explain your reasons.

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