Irony S23

• 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

Explain the irony in this picture.

(Hint: Irony is explained as a difference.)

If you, the reader, know that Sophie's friends are acting strange because they are throwing a surprise party for her, but Sophie does not know this, you are feeling suspense due to

• stress from school
• situational irony
• dramatic irony
• situation ethics

Irony usually involves something that is 

• false
• silly
• unexpected
• unimportant

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

This image is an example of what type of irony?

• Dramatic

• This isn't ironic!

• Verbal

• Situational