Effect. The effect of a literary work is the general impression or emotional impact that it achieves. As you read, determine the effect this selection produces.
Irony. Irony is a difference between appearance and reality. In verbal irony, a statement is made that implies its opposite. In irony of situation, an event occurs that violates the expectations of the characters, the reader, or the audience.
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On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima, Japan, in order to bring an end to World War II. The city was largely destroyed, and more than 70,000 people are believed to have been killed. Thousands more who survived the initial blast died of radiation sickness. “A Noiseless Flash” from Hiroshima portrays the story of six individuals who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
Combining literary techniques and the factual air of reporting to describe a real event, Hiroshima began what some critics call the genre of the “nonfiction novel.” In 1946 it appeared in The New Yorker, which dedicated a whole issue to the book. Hiroshima has been called the most significant piece of journalism in modern times.
As you read, make a chart. On the left list examples of irony in the selection. On the right describe which type of irony is being used. One example has been done for you.
When has something good or bad happened to you just because you varied your routine?
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