Literary Elements: Irony

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Which type of irony is used in this example? In a play, Shawn complains that his wife Andrea has forgotten their anniversary. In an earlier scene, however, Andrea showed her friend the beautiful engraved watch she bought to surprise Shawn. Options: Situational irony, Dramatic irony, Verbal irony

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Dramatic irony

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Which type of irony is used in this example? Stefan invites his parents to visit his first apartment, a small room on the sixth floor of a run-down building with no elevator. "Welcome to my palace!" he says when they arrive.

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Verbal irony

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Which type of irony is used in this example? Vanessa saves up her money to buy a special kind of camera. Just when she has enough money, the company that produces the camera stops selling it.

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Situational irony

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Which type of irony is used in this example? Paolo works hard at his job. His boss never gives him a raise. Paolo decides he will no longer work so hard. A few months later, his boss says, "Good work, Paolo. I'm going to give you a raise." Options: Situational irony, Dramatic irony, Verbal irony

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Situational irony

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Which type of irony is used in this example?

In a mystery film, a thief robs a convenience store. Detectives search the parking lot for clues while the robber sits on a bench nearby, watching them and waiting for the next bus.

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Dramatic irony

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Which type of irony is used in this example? Kate plays guitar for tips in a small café. One night, a well-dressed man puts a one-dollar bill in her guitar case. "Wow, I'm rich," Kate mutters.

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Verbal irony

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What is the irony of the story's outcome? Options: Situational irony, Dramatic irony, Verbal irony

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Situational irony

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What purpose does the irony serve in this story?

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It creates a surprise ending.

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(Passage) What is one possible theme, or central message, of this story?

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You should learn all the details before making a big decision.

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How does the author's use of irony contribute to the story's theme?

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It shows that overlooking important information can lead to unwanted outcomes.