Irony Practice

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What is verbal irony?

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When what is said is different than what is meant.

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Example of verbal irony: Exclaiming 'Oh great! That's awesome!' after failing an exam.

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Verbal Irony.

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What type of irony is it when the outcome is different from what was expected?

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Situational Irony.

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Which of the following is an example of situational irony? A cat that is terrified of mice.

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Situational Irony.

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What is situational irony?

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When what happens is the opposite of what is expected.

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What is dramatic irony?

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When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.

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Example of dramatic irony: A character is unaware of a plot twist that the audience knows about.

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Dramatic Irony.

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What is the difference between verbal irony and sarcasm?

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Verbal irony is when what is said is different from what is meant, while sarcasm is a form of verbal irony intended to mock or convey contempt.

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Identify the irony: A fire station burns down.

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Situational Irony.

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Identify the irony: A pilot with a fear of heights.

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Situational Irony.