Types of Irony

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Identify the type of irony in the statement: "Just what I have always wanted: a broken leg!" Options: Dramatic, Situational, Verbal

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Verbal

Front

The audience knows the house isn't really haunted, but a terrified visitor takes desperate measures to get away. Options: Dramatic, Situational, Verbal

Back

Dramatic

Front

"Don't you just hate it when you get all A's?"

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Verbal

Front

A vet hates animals. Options: Dramatic, Situational, Verbal

Back

Situational

Front

"Wow! You live in a mansion!  It must be easy to keep both rooms clean."

Back

Verbal

Front

A busy man wishes he had time to relax but when stranded on a deserted island, he goes insane from boredom. Options: Dramatic, Situational, Verbal

Back

Situational

Front

"Great! I didn't make the basketball team!"

Back

Verbal

Front

Last night, the fire department building burned down. This is an example of what type of irony?

Back

SITUATIONAL

Front

What type of irony is it when someone says, "Looks like someone really studied for the test!" after seeing unanswered questions?

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VERBAL

Front

William Eno, “Father of Traffic Safety,” invented the stop sign, crosswalk, traffic circle, one-way street, and taxi stand, but he never learned to drive. What type of irony is this? Options: DRAMATIC, SITUATIONAL, VERBAL, NONE

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SITUATIONAL