Irony Vocabulary Practice

What type of irony is it when you say the opposite of what you mean?

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What type of irony is it when the reader knows more than the characters do?

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What type of irony is it when something happens that is the opposite of what you expect?

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Why do authors use dramatic irony?

• To creates tension and suspense for the reader

• To add a humorous effect for the reader

• To make the text more challenging

• To meet the expectations of the reader.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Why do authors use verbal irony?

• To creates tension and suspense for the reader

• To add a humorous effect for the reader

• To make the text more challenging

• To meet the expectations of the reader.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

How do dramatic irony and situational irony differ?

• Dramatic irony depends on the audience knowing something the characters don't where situational irony is creating a humorous effect for the reader

• Dramatic irony depends on the audience knowing something the characters don't where with situational irony the characters could be fully aware of the events.

• Dramatic irony is when something happens that is the opposite of what you expect where situational irony is where the reader and audience is in on a secret that the characters might not be aware of.