Irony

What is situational Irony?

• When what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected.

• When the reader understands more about the events of a story than a character.

• When a character says one thing but means the opposite.

If unexpected by a character, it’s:

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

What type of irony is this: "The local fire station burned down."

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

What is dramatic Irony?

• When what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected.

• When a character says one thing but means the opposite.

• When the reader understands more about the events of a story than a character.

What type of irony is this: "Awesome! Another homework packet!"

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

If unexpected by everyone, it’s:

• Verbal Irony

• Situational Irony

• Dramatic Irony

What type of irony is this: "Tim’s parents are proud of the “A” he got on the test, but we know he cheated."

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

If it’s sarcasm, it’s:

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

What is verbal irony?

• When the reader understands more about the events of a story than a character.

• When a character says one thing but means the opposite.

• When what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected.