Irony and "The Cask of Amontillado"

What is the definition of dramatic irony?

• Dramatic irony is when the character or reader expects one thing to happen, but just the opposite occurs.

• Dramatic irony is when a character says one thing, but means the opposite (sarcasm).

• Dramatic irony is when the reader knows what is going to happen, but the character(s) do not.

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The audience can see that the killer is in the house! They shout at the TV to the character, "he's right around the corner! Don't open that door!" What type of irony is this?

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Verbal

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What is the definition of verbal irony?

• Verbal irony is when a person or character expects one thing to happen, but just the opposite occurs.

• Verbal irony is when a person says one thing, but means the opposite (sarcasm).

• Verbal irony is when the reader knows what will happen, but the character(s) do not.

The waiter drops the customer's order all over the floor. Which response from the customer demonstrates verbal irony?

• "Wow, swift move."

• "Let me help you with that."

• "Are you okay?"

• "Please get your manager."

What is the definition of situational irony?

• Situational irony is when a person or character expects one thing to happen, but just the opposite occurs.

• Situational irony is when a person says one thing, but means the opposite (sarcasm).

• Situational irony is when the reader knows what will happen, but the character(s) do not.

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What type of irony is this?

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

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A dog gets out of the pool and is about to shake the water all over the girl, but since she doesn't want to get wet, she side steps away from the dog, but accidentally falls into the pool.

What type of irony is this?

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Verbal

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Why is it ironic for Fortunato to go by this name?

• Fortunato loves to have a good time which is why he is at a party.

• Fortunato's name has the word "fortune" within it, and he IS fortunate by the end of the short story.

• Fortunato's name has the word "fortune" within it, but he IS NOT fortunate by the end of the short story.

  Answer option 2

• Fortunato is going to taste wine in the middle of carnival season.

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Fortunato says, "it shall not kill me. I shall not die of a cough!" What type of irony is this? Be careful here!

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

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Montressor says to Fortunato, "my dear Fortunato. You are luckily met." What type of irony is this?

• Dramatic

• Situational

• Verbal

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