Irony Practice

Front

Which is NOT a type of irony?

verbal

,

dramatic

,

situational

,

suspense

Back

suspense

Front

What is verbal irony?

Back

When what is said is different than what is meant

Front

Situational irony

Back

When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

Front

What is dramatic irony?

Back

When the audience knows something the character doesn't

Front

Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"

Back

Verbal Irony

Front

In "Toy Story," human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move. However, the audience is aware.

Back

Dramatic Irony

Front

A pilot is afraid of heights

Back

Situational Irony

Front

A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said, “Wonderful weather we’re having!”

Back

Verbal Irony

Front

Traveling from Pennsylvania to Florida in January to avoid cold weather but finding below-freezing temperatures in Florida is an example of:

Back

Situational Irony

Front

When you, the reader, know that Sophie's friends are acting strange because they are throwing a surprise party for her, but Sophie is unaware...

Back

Dramatic Irony