Verbal Irony

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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Easy
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Pre S
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is verbal irony?
A statement that meant the opposite of what it says.
A statement that seems to go against common sense but may still be true.
When the speaker didn't realize they said something offensive.
A statement with words or phrases that have opposite meanings.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT verbal irony?
Saying "Good job!" to someone who just rear-ended a car.
A tall person is called "Shorty".
Saying "Oh great!" after failing a test.
A left-handed person is called "Lefty".
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Verbal irony is when someone says exactly what they mean.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
4.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Verbal irony often occurs simultaneously with _______ .
Answer explanation
Verbal irony is not always sarcastic, but all sarcastic statements are verbally ironic.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which one is an example of verbal irony?
Telling an Olympian finalist, "You're a great athlete!"
All of them.
"It's time for everybody's favorite subject, Maths!"
Katie bursted into tears and said, "What a touching story!"
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Sure, I'd love to go hiking in the mountains with a broken leg."
Verbal irony
Not verbal irony
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"The dog sat in front of the door because it was waiting for its owner."
Verbal irony
Not verbal irony
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
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