Monday, April 20, 2009

SCHOLARLY PURSUITS

BEAUTIFUL IRONY

Identify and correct the error in the following example.

"Schools like Begley perform poorly on provincial tests, the number of low income and immigrant families are often used as excuses."
Anne Jarvis, "Begley's success a beacon to all", The Windsor Star, Monday, April 20, 2009.

BONUS
Identify the irony of the piece. Explain why irony is present.

BONUS # 2
Identify and define four types of irony.


TODAY'S WORD

The word for today is "irreconcilable."
What part of speech is "irreconcilable"?
Define "irreconcilable" and use it in a sentence.

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