Irony Q&A (Easy)

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What is irony?

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Irony is when something happens that is different from what you expect.

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What are the three main types of irony?

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

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when someone says something but means the opposite. Example: Saying 'Great weather!' during a storm.

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony is when the opposite of what you expect actually happens. Example: A fire station burns down.

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What is dramatic irony?

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

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Give a simple example of verbal irony.

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Saying 'Nice job!' when someone makes a mistake.

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Give an example of situational irony.

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A lifeguard who can’t swim.

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Why do writers use irony?

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To make stories more interesting, funny, or surprising.

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Is irony always funny?

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No, irony can also be serious or sad.

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How can you recognize irony?

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By noticing when something is different from what you expect or when words mean the opposite.