Irony Practice

“An old man turned ninety eight/He won the lottery and died the next day…”

Is this an example of Irony?

• Yes

• No

Explain your answer to'...

“An old man turned ninety eight/He won the lottery and died the next day…”

“It’s meeting the man of my dreams/And then meeting his beautiful wife…”

• Situational

• Verbal

• Dramatic

Explain your answer to...

“It’s meeting the man of my dreams/And then meeting his beautiful wife…”

A mother comes into the TV room and discovers her 11-year-old watching television instead of doing his homework. Pointing to the screen she says, “I see you are busy, kiddo, but when you're finished with your serious studies there, maybe we could take some time out for recreation and do a little math.”

• Situational

• Verbal

• Dramatic

A couple appears in court to finalize a divorce, but during the proceeding, they reconcile and decide to remarry instead.

• Situational

• Verbal

• Dramatic

“It’s a death row pardon two minutes late…”

• Situational

• Verbal

• Dramatic

Explain your answer to...

“It’s a death row pardon two minutes late…”

“A traffic jam when you’re already late…”

Is this an example of Irony?

• Yes

• No

Explain your answer to...

“A traffic jam when you’re already late…”