Irony Flashcard

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Which situation is the best example of irony?

• The marine vet reported that the whale in the sea aquarium was dehydrated.
• The sand between her toes felt like heaven.
• The stale bread was hard as a rock.

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The marine vet reported that the whale in the sea aquarium was dehydrated.

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Which situation is the best example of irony?

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My phone can't receive or make calls.

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Which situation is the best example of irony?

• We went on an African animal safari but only saw rabbits and mice like the ones we have at home.
• Disneyland is said to be the happiest place on earth.
• The pack horses stood under the trees to find shelter from the rain.

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We went on an African animal safari but only saw rabbits and mice like the ones we have at home.

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Which situation is the best example of irony?

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The author had never read a book.

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Which situation is an example of irony?

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The landlord didn't pay his rent

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Which situation is the best example of irony?

• The map showed me where to go to get to my destination.
• I got extremely thirsty while swimming in the pool.
• Her family photo album has pictures of her family and also all of her friends.

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I got extremely thirsty while swimming in the pool.

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Which situation is the best example of irony?

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The fire station in Kansas City burnt down.

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Which situation is the best example of irony?

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My teacher failed the test that she gave us.

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Which situation is the best example of irony?

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The auto mechanic's own car is always broken down.

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Which situation is the best example of irony?
- She went to Florida to escape the Alaskan winter, and it snowed the entire time.
- He was very thirsty, but his water bottle was empty.
- Her clothes did not fit her, but they fit her little sister.

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She went to Florida to escape the Alaskan winter, and it snowed the entire time.