Irony Review

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. 

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What is dramatic 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 the character doesn't

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Exclaiming “Oh great!” after failing an exam

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

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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

• The audience can see the shark

• The beach was closed that day

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CCSS.RL.8.10

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CCSS.RL.8.7

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CCSS.RL.7.5

Which irony is being shown in the picture?

• verbal irony

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

• none of the above

What's an example of verbal irony?

• Chanting, "You're an awesome athlete!" to an Olympian
• Saying, "Good job!" to someone who just rear ended a car
• When the sun is shining and the birds are singing, you say, "Nice weather we're having, right?"
• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

How does this cartoon show dramatic irony? (click on the text to see it)

• The cat is looking after the fish.
• The fish think the cat is being kind but is preparing to eat them.
• The fish are being sarcastic.
• The cat is actually being kind.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

You stay up all night studying for a test. When you go to class, you discover the test is not until the next day.

• Situational Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Verbal Irony

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CCSS.L.8.5A

When watching a talk show, the audience knows that the person is going to be reunited with a childhood friend; however, the person seated on stage is not aware.

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

Answer explanation

The audience knows something the person on stage does not. This increases the anticipation and suspense for the audience and viewers at home.