Irony Mini Lesson

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes irony?

• A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens

• A direct statement of facts

• A form of exaggeration to make a point

• A way to express emotions through rhyme

Multiple Choice

Which type of irony is present when a speaker says something but means another, often used for sarcasm or understatement?

• Verbal irony

• Dramatic irony

• Situational irony

• Cosmic irony

Multiple Choice

What is Dramatic Irony

• When one thing is expected and the opposite happens

• When, we, the readers know what is going to happen but the characters do not.

• When one thing is said but the opposite is meant

• Sarcasm

Multiple Choice

What is situational irony?

• when someone says the opposite of what they mean

• when the opposite of what we expect to happen, happens.

• when the audience knows something that the character don't

Match

Match the following examples to the type of irony.

• After falling off of her bike and breaking her leg, Sandra has to wear a large cast. Fed up with people asking her if the accident hurt, she starts telling them, “no, it felt great.”

• Taylor Swift cancels a concert because of her stage fright.

• The audience knows a shark is lurking in the deep water but the diver has no idea.

Verbal Irony

Situational Irony

Dramatic Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Situational Irony

• Dramatic Irony