Irony Lesson

3 Types of Irony

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Dramatic irony

This occurs when the reader or audience understands more about the events of a story than a character.

Situational irony

This occurs when what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected or appropriate.

Verbal irony

A character says one thing but really means the opposite.

Multiple Choice

What type of irony is in the comic?

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Multiple Choice

What type of irony is in the image?

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Multiple Choice

What type of irony is in the comic?

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Multiple Choice

What type of irony is in the image?

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Multiple Choice

What type of irony is in the comic?

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Multiple Choice

What type of irony is in the comic?

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Multiple Choice

Axel was the toughest kid on the playground. He wore a leather jacket with cutoff sleeves and metal studs on the shoulders. He had a Mohawk hairstyle, listened to punk rock music, and hung out with the older kids. He rode his skateboard to school and did noseslides on the bike rack. He whooped on anyone who challenged him, but after a long day of being really tough, Axel’s mommy tucked him into bed at night and he snuggled up tightly with a fluffy pink bear that he called Mr. Tickles.

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Multiple Choice

Bram hated his roommate Keith’s dog. Keith didn’t even ask Bram before he got the dog. Bram just came home one night with a dog. Now Bram had to share his living space with a furry, poorly trained pest. The dog was not house trained. It barked hours on end for seemingly no reason. It jumped all over Bram’s guests and bothered them. Bram tolerated all of this because he was a good roommate and Keith was his friend. Then Bram came home from work one day and found that Keith’s dogs had chewed up Bram’s limited edition shoes. Bram snapped. “Keith, do you want to know what your really awesome dog did? He tore up my favorite shoes. Thank you so much. I didn’t want those anyway.” Keith came out of his room looking confused and upset. Bram continued, “Oh, I never said ‘thank you,’ by the way, for surprising me with this really well-behaved dog. I am so pleased to share my home with him!” Bram was shouting now. Keith grabbed his dog by the color and slowly backed him into his bedroom.

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Multiple Choice

Cassie was unhappy in her relationship with Richard. There wasn’t anything that was wrong with him. He did cut her off occasionally while she was trying to speak, but overall he was a good guy. She just wanted something different. She decided that she would break up with Richard tonight. As soon as Richard arrived at her house, she wanted to sit him down and talk to him about it, but he rushed

her out the door. “No time to talk now, Babe,” he said. “We’re late for our dinner reservations.” So she figured that she would tell him at the restaurant, near the end of the meal. She would even offer to pay.

So they a delicious meal and right before dessert, Cassie opened her mouth to let out the words that would be fatal to their relationship, “Richard...” she began, but Richard broke in, “Oh, Babe, I got a surprise for you.” He pulled a small white envelope from his pocket and produced two tickets from it. “Two front row tickets to see your favorite band, The Mountain Boys!” Cassie’s mouth dropped. Richard backpedaled, “I’m sorry that I cut you off again. What was it that you wanted to tell me?” Cassie looked down at the dessert in front of her and replied, “Oh, I forget. Nothing important.”

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Multiple Choice

A mean old man ate a large meal at a restaurant. The waitress tried to provide him with excellent

service, but every time she brought him a dish, he complained. First he thought that the soup was too

cold when it was hot. Then he said that his steak was dry and chewy, when it was moist and succulent.

Then he complained that one of her blonde hairs was in his mashed potatoes, but the hair was actually

grey like his own. She remained patient and continued to try to help him until the end of the meal, when

he left her a quarter for a tip. She replied on his way out, “Thank you for the generous tip, Mister.”

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Multiple Choice

The rapper Eminem is well-known for his song writing ability, but he is equally known for his

shockingly profane and obscene lyrical content. Eminem has made a fortune selling his curse filled

songs to millions of children around the world. But, on a 60 Minutes interview, Eminem claimed that

there was no swearing in his own home and that his children were not allowed to play music with curse

words, including his own tracks.

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Multiple Choice

Tom has always liked Lucy, but Lucy has always thought Tom was annoying and unattractive. One

day, Lucy comes home to find an eviction notice on her door. Apparently, her roommate had been

spending the rent money that Lucy was giving her on other things. Lucy only has 24 hours to get all her

stuff over to her mom’s house, and Lucy doesn’t even have a car. But Tom has a truck. So Lucy calls

up Tom and asks him how he’s doing. She tells him that she’s always thought he was funny, and that

they should hang out sometime. Tom thinks that Lucy has finally come around is beginning to like her.

He also thinks that his jokes are funny because she is laughing after everything that he says.

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Multiple Choice

Bobby began studying for the big math test on the bus ride home. He tried to study while walking

home from the bus but recognized this as a bad idea after bumping into a lamppost. When he got home,

he didn't watch any TV because he was studying so intensely. He completed the study guide that Mr.

Morris gave him and then he completed one that he had made himself. Bobby stayed awake all through

the night finding extra problems on the Internet and completing them. By the time the sun rose, Bobby

had mastered the content. He felt prepared as he entered the classroom. He sharpened his pencil, sat at

his desk, put his head down, fell asleep, and failed his test.

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal