Types of Irony

Which is not a type of irony?

• situational
• vocal
• dramatic
• verbal

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What is verbal irony?

• When what is said is different than what is meant
• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
• When the audience knows something a character doesn't know. 

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What is dramatic Irony?

• When what is said is different than what is meant
• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
• When the audience knows something the character doesn't

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What is situational irony?

• When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
• When the audience knows something the character doesn't

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Exclaiming “Oh great!” after failing an exam

• verbal irony
• dramatic irony
• situational irony
• none of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

In the movie, "Toy Story", human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move but the audience is.

• verbal irony
• dramatic irony 
• situational irony
• none of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

A pilot with a fear of heights

• verbal irony
• dramatic irony
• situational irony
• none of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said “Wonderful weather we’re having!”

• verbal irony
• dramatic irony
• situational irony
• none of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

• verbal irony
• situational irony
• dramatic irony
• none of the above

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CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

If you, the reader, know that Sophie's friends are acting in a strange manner because they are throwing a surprise party for her, but Sophie does not know this, you are feeling suspense due to ...

• stress from school
• Sophie being involved in falling action
• dramatic irony
• situation ethics

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3