Verbal Irony

Is this an example of verbal irony?

You got straight A's on your report card? I'm so disappointed.

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Is this an example of verbal irony?

You are wearing a new outfit. You're friend tells you that you look nice!

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Is this an example of verbal irony?

Your mom asks if you would babysit today. You say, "of course, I'd love to!"

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Is this an example of verbal irony?

I'm so glad the elevator is stuck; it's been a lifelong dream of mine.

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Is this an example of verbal irony?

It's such a thrill to know that I will be spending the whole summer with a cast on.

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Is this an example of verbal irony?

You put on a pair jeans that is full of paint and holes, and your friend says, "awe, you dressed up for me!"

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Is this an example of verbal irony?

You trip over the bocce ball and Veronica says, "Your mom should have named you Grace."

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Is this an example of verbal irony?

Your team won the game last night. A friend says, "good game last night, way to go!"

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Is this verbal irony?

Your dad asks you to take out the trash. You say, "I LOVE taking out the trash. It's my fav!"

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• No

Which quote from Monsters Inc. is an example of verbal irony?

• I've always wanted a pet that could kill me!

• Put that thing back where it came from, or so help me!

• I would have nothing if I didn't have you!

• I'm watching you Wazowski. Always watching.