Irony in Action: Verbal Irony Through Clips

​Verbal Irony

By Little Bird Lessons

Exploring Irony Through Clips

What is verbaL IRONY?

When a person says something but means the opposite, often to be funny or to emphasize a point.

For example, saying "Great job!" when someone makes a mistake.

Let's watch some verbal irony clips!

Multiple Choice

Where's the verbal irony?

• When Shrek and Donkey walk up the hill together.

• When Donkey say's "Who would want to live in a place like that?"

• When Shrek says "That would be my home."

• When Donkey compliments Shrek's house.

Worksheet

What happened? - Write a brief summary about what happened in this clip.


Why is this verbal irony? - Write about why Donkey complimenting Shrek's house is verbal irony and sarcasm.

Multiple Select

Where's the verbal irony?

More than one answer can be correct.

• When Regina compliments Cady's bracelets.

• When Gretchen says "It's so fetch."

• When Regina tells Cady that she is "so pretty."

• When Cady says "Thank you."

Worksheet

What happened? - Write a brief summary about what happened in this clip.


Why is this verbal irony? - Write about why Regina complimenting Cady's fit is verbally ironic.

Multiple Select

Where's the verbal irony?

More than one answer can be correct.

• When SpongeBob gives Sandy flowers.

• When SpongeBob's hand crumbles.

• When SpongeBob says "I can't imagine why."

• When SpongeBob declares that he does not need water.

Worksheet

What happened? - Write a brief summary about what happened in this clip.


Why is this verbal irony? - Write about why SpongeBob visiting Sandy has scenes with verbal irony.

Multiple Select

Where's the verbal irony?

More than one answer can be correct.

• When Jack says "It's such a pretty boat--ship."

• When the soldiers tell Jack he can't be aboard the ship.

• When Jack tells the soldiers what he plans to do with the ship.

• When the soldiers speculate about whether Jack means what he says.

Worksheet

What happened? - Write a brief summary about what happened in this clip.


Why is this verbal irony? - Write about why Jack's sarcasm is verbal irony.

Poll

How confident do you feel about identifying verbal irony?

• Not at all

• Somewhat

• Confident

• Very confident