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Dramatic, Verbal, & Situational Irony

Dramatic, Verbal, & Situational Irony

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English, Other

7th - 9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is situational irony?

Back

Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can you provide an example of situational irony?

Back

An example of situational irony is a pilot who has a fear of heights.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is verbal irony?

Back

Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can you give an example of verbal irony?

Back

An example of verbal irony is saying 'Oh, great!' when something bad happens.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is dramatic irony?

Back

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can you provide an example of dramatic irony?

Back

An example of dramatic irony is in Toy Story, where the audience knows the toys can speak and move, but the human characters do not.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three types of irony?

Back

The three types of irony are situational irony, verbal irony, and dramatic irony.

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