Irony and Allusions 2025
Authored by Angelica Heath
English
10th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the following allusion: "She transformed into a modern-day Cinderella at the gala."
She became a princess
She had a magical transformation
She attended a glamorous event
She found her glass slipper
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What does the irony in the statement "The fire station burned down" illustrate?
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
"In a TV show, the CEO confidently assured the employees that their jobs were secure, but the viewers at home knew about the company's layoffs." What type of irony is being used?
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of situational irony?
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A coworker gets a pay raise
Your boss gets fired
A basketball team loses their first game
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence: "His new job is a real Herculean task"?
The task requires great strength and effort.
The task is dangerous and life-threatening.
The task involves solving a complex mystery.
The task is related to Greek mythology.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Identify the type of irony in the statement: "The hiker confidently chose a path through the forest unaware that the audience knew it led to a dangerous cliff."
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the following allusion: "She has the touch of Mr. Crabs when it comes to investments"?
She has the ability to turn things into gold.
She is extremely lucky in financial matters.
She has a special talent for making money.
She possesses a magical touch.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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