Literary Elements: Irony

Which type of irony is used in this example?

In a play, Shawn complains that his wife Andrea has forgotten their anniversary. In an earlier scene, however, Andrea showed her friend the beautiful engraved watch she bought to surprise Shawn.

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Which type of irony is used in this example?

Stefan invites his parents to visit his first apartment, a small room on the sixth floor of a run-down building with no elevator. "Welcome to my palace!" he says when they arrive.

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Which type of irony is used in this example?

Vanessa saves up her money to buy a special kind of camera. Just when she has enough money, the company that produces the camera stops selling it.

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Which type of irony is used in this example?

Paolo works hard at his job. His boss never gives him a raise. Paolo decides he will no longer work so hard. A few months later, his boss says, "Good work, Paolo. I'm going to give you a raise."

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Which type of irony is used in this example?

In a mystery film, a thief robs a convenience store. Detectives search the parking lot for clues while the robber sits on a bench nearby, watching them and waiting for the next bus.

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Which type of irony is used in this example?

Kate plays guitar for tips in a small café. One night, a well-dressed man puts a one-dollar bill in her guitar case. "Wow, I'm rich," Kate mutters.

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

(Passage) What is the irony of the story's outcome?

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

(Passage) What purpose does the irony serve in this story?

• It creates a surprise ending.

• It adds humor to the events.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

(Passage) What is one possible theme, or central message, of this story?

• It is smarter to be unhappy than to risk everything for happiness.

• You should learn all the details before making a big decision.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

(Passage) How does the author's use of irony contribute to the story's theme?

• It shows that overlooking important information can lead to unwanted outcomes.

• It shows that small annoyances can be part of a fulfilling life if you laugh at them.

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CCSS.L.8.5A