Symbolism and Irony Review

Front

What is Verbal Irony?

Back

A figure of speech in which the speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite.

Front

What is Situational Irony?

Back

A situation in which the outcome is significantly different from what was expected.

Front

What is Dramatic Irony?

Back

A situation in which the audience knows more about the events than the characters in the story.

Front

How many types of irony are there?

Back

3: Verbal, Situational, and Dramatic.

Front

What is the definition of irony?

Back

The difference between what we expect and what actually happens.

Front

What is Symbolism?

Back

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Front

What is the 'literal' meaning of symbolism?

Back

A word's dictionary definition (denotation).

Front

Give an example of Verbal Irony.

Back

Saying 'What a beautiful day!' during a storm.

Front

Give an example of Situational Irony.

Back

A police station getting robbed.

Front

Give an example of Dramatic Irony.

Back

In a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is in the house, but the character does not.