Types of Irony Practice

In the movie Toy Story, a character thinks he is a real space explorer, but the audience and the other toys know that he is just a toy.

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

An officer on the Titanic told a passenger, "God himself could not sink this ship."

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

"I made those biscuits yesterday," said Mom. "I don't know if they're still good." Dad banged one on the table. "As soft and fluffy as a chunk of granite," he remarked.

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

The label on the inside of a bathing suit reads, "Dry clean only. Do not get wet."

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

On the hottest day of the year, you notice several people wearing boots and carrying skis.

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Two characters in a movie are speaking Spanish because they want to keep a secret from a third character who only speaks English. the audience knows that the third character was born in Mexico and actually speaks Spanish fluently.

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

"Oh no!" exclaimed Darcy. "Look at my shoes!" Mom leaned over and noted a speck of dirt on the gray leather. "What a tragedy," said Mom. "They're ruined!"

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Spencer looked at the thermometer. It was 101 degrees outside. "Jeez," he said. "I hope it warms up a bit. I want to go to the beach later."

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Two people are stranded on a desert island. They are surrounded by salty ocean water. They grow weak because there is no fresh water to drink.

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Tracy and Lydia are new students in a school. To make themselves seem more interesting, they speak in French accents and pretend they have just moved here from Paris. The audience knows that many of the students are actually from France and have moved to the area because their parents work for a local business. The other students know that Tracy and Lydia aren't from France.

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A