The literary technique of irony shows the effect of language in which the intended meaning is the opposite of what is stated or the technique can be simply defined as: ‘the effect of a situation in which the opposite of what one would have thought is actually what occurs.” Chaucer used the literary technique of irony to create humor & critique the society and social norms of his time. How does irony play a role in the reader’s perception of a character?
Choose ONE of the prologue characters below:
• Miller
• Wife of Bath
• Pardoner

Create a paragraph that identifies the literary technique of irony as it applies to the chosen character’s:
Condition: Refers to their status and role in society
Full array: Refers to the possessions they had brought on the pilgrimage
Profession and degree: Refers to their job or education (or lack of education)
Apparel: Refers to what they were wearing