Irony

Which is NOT a type of irony?

• situational
• momentous
• dramatic
• verbal

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

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. 

In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move while the audience is aware

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

In horror movies, the audience is aware that there is a killer in the house, but the character does not and they proceed to enter

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Exclaiming “Oh great!” after failing an exam

• 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

A pilot with a fear of heights

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

A robbery at a police station would be an example of which type of irony? 

• Verbal
• Dramatic
• Situational
• None of the Above

How does this photo show dramatic irony?

• We know the girl is about to be eaten by a shark
• The shark doesn't know it's about to run into a swimmer
• All of the above