Irony Quiz

Which type of irony involves a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens?

• cosmic irony

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

• verbal irony

In which type of irony does the audience have more knowledge about a situation than the characters?

• cosmic irony

• verbal irony

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

What is an example of situational irony?

• A fire station burning down.

• A fire truck running out of water during a fire.

• A fire extinguisher causing a fire.

• A firefighter starting a fire.

Which type of irony is commonly used in movies and plays?

• cosmic irony

• situational irony

• verbal irony

• dramatic irony

What is an example of dramatic irony?

• When the characters know something that the audience does not.

• When the audience and characters both know something.

• When the characters and audience are equally unaware of something.

• When the audience knows something that the characters do not

Which type of irony involves saying the opposite of what is meant?

• literal irony

• verbal irony

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

What is an example of situational irony?

• Saying "I love this class." when you actually don't like it.

• When the audience knows the killer is in the woods but the characters don't

• A fire station burning down.

What type of irony is this: Saying "Today is such a beautiful day" when it's actually not.

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic