Irony

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In the movie Toy Story, a character thinks he is a real space explorer, but the audience and the other toys know that he is just a toy. What type of irony is this?

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Dramatic

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The Titanic was often called the "unsinkable ship", yet it sank on its maiden voyage. What type of irony is this?

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Situational

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Identify the type of irony:

“I made those biscuits yesterday,” said Mom. “I don’t know if they're still good.”

Dad banged one on the table. “As soft and fluffy as a chunk of granite,” he remarked.

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Situational

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Dramatic

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Not Ironic

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Verbal

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The label on the inside of a bathing suit reads, “Dry clean only. Do not get wet.”

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Situational

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Sally and Jane show up to school wearing the exact same shirt, pants, and shoes. What type of irony is this?

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Not Ironic

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On the hottest day of the year, you notice several people wearing boots and carrying skis. What type of irony is this?

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Situational

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Two characters in a movie are speaking Spanish to keep a secret from a third character who only speaks English. The audience knows the third character was born in Mexico and speaks Spanish fluently. What type of irony is this?

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Dramatic

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Identify the type of irony in the following dialogue:

“Oh no!” exclaimed Darcy. “Look at my shoes!”

Mom leaned over and noted a speck of dirt on the gray leather. “What a tragedy,” said Mom.

“They’re ruined!”

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Verbal

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Situational

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Dramatic

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Not Ironic

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Verbal

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Spencer looked at the thermometer. It was 101 degrees outside. “Jeez,” he said. “I hope it warms up. I want to go to the beach later.”

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Verbal

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What type of irony is it when two people are stranded on a desert island, surrounded by water, yet they grow weak and are dying from thirst?

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Situational