Irony Review

Situational Irony

• When the speaker says one thing but means another

• When the opposite of what is expected to happen, happens in a situation.

• When the audience knows something the character does not.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

Verbal Irony

• When the speaker says one thing but means another

• When the opposite of what is expected to happen, happens in a situation.

• When the audience knows something the character does not.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

Dramatic Irony

• When the speaker says one thing but means another

• When the opposite of what is expected to happen, happens in a situation.

• When the audience knows something the character does not.

What is another word that can be used when talking about verbal irony?

• story

• joke

• sarcasm

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.6

What would be ironic about winning the lottery?

• a hurricane floods the city

• oversleep and miss school

• win a car

• lose the winning ticket

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

What would be ironic about staying up late to finish homework?

• a hurricane floods the city

• oversleep and miss school

• win a car

• lose the winning ticket

Is there irony in this sentence?

A pilot has a fear of heights.

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

Is there irony in this sentence?

After you cleaned your room, your mom gave you money for completing your chores.

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.1

Is there irony in this sentence?

Billy loves nature but traps and kills animals.

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5A

Is there irony in this situation?

You spend all day getting ready for a wedding then realize it’s next Saturday.

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5A