On Television

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is about identifying examples of dramatic irony in television programs. Dramatic irony is explained as a situation where the audience is aware of more information than the characters in the show. The worksheet instructs students to observe television over the next few days and write down instances of dramatic irony they encounter, along with specifying where they saw it. It is structured to allow students to record their observations directly on the sheet.

The worksheet is intended to teach students how to recognize dramatic irony in a modern context, specifically within TV shows. It encourages students to apply their understanding of this literary device outside of traditional literature, highlighting its prevalence in contemporary media. This task helps students develop their analytical skills by observing, analyzing, and documenting the use of dramatic irony in an active and familiar medium. By doing so, it also aims to make students more discerning viewers of television content.