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Director of Music:
Yep! both you and Starfire both ^___________^

Okamirei:
I need a bit help in English...does anyone know any books that are written in Chronological order and some books that have flashbacks in them?
and, I don't understand the meaning of 'irony'..what's the difference in irony and sarcasm?

Star:
The Poisonwood Bible (has very little to do with the bible)   is flashbacks and
Watsons go to Birmingham is Chronological  (even if it is one big flashback)
lord of the flies is chronological but i don't recomend reading it
Bartimaeus (Amulet of Samerkand or Golem's eye ) Flashes  from person to person  Let me know if you need anymore!
EDIT!!:
Irony is like something Ironic  uh..   

An old man turned ninety-eight
He won the lottery and died the next day
It's a black fly in your Chardonnay
It's a death row pardon two minutes too late
And isn't it ironic...dontcha think

It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
Who would've thought...it figures

Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly
He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye
He waited his whole damn life to take that flight
And as the plane crashed down he thought
"Well isn't this nice..."
And isn't it ironic...dontcha think
  (thanks to Alanis Morissette she wrote a song about irony!)

Alexiel:
Irony - 
1. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.
2. An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.
3. Dramatic irony.
4. Socratic irony.

Sarcasm -
1. A cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound.
2. A form of wit that is marked by the use of sarcastic language and is intended to make its victim the butt of contempt or ridicule.
Note: Ironic is kinda like sarcasm...

Whichever one you believe is correct, these are definitions for the words.

The difference between Irony and Sarcasm... well, I really have no idea how to explain it. :sweatdrop:

As for the chronological books, I don't believe I know any. o.o"

moezychan:
Here's an example of irony, and it ties in to how this thread was started. In The Post Thread VI the topic of politics was started. I mentioned that my latest assignment, had to do with politics. I have to choose one of the amendments and defend it. It is ironic that 2 days earlier, I was given the assignment. To simplify, irony is similar to a coincidence.

Now sarcasm. I can be very sarcastic at times and here is an example. I will be getting ready to go to my job, which I hate with a passion, and I will change into my work uniform. Suddenly my sister, whom I share a room with, will come in while I'm changing and say, "Are you going to work, Maureen?" and usually I will answer, "No, didn't you hear, wearing work uniforms are the newest trend now! Everybody's doing it! Of course I'm going to work, baka!"

That's sarcasm. Hope that helps.

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