Irony Quiz

What is verbal irony?

• Verbal irony is a figure of speech.

• Verbal irony is a type of written communication.

• Verbal irony is a form of nonverbal communication.

• Verbal irony is a type of literal statement.

What is dramatic irony?

• Dramatic irony is a literary device where the audience knows more about the situation or events in a story than the characters do.

• Dramatic irony is when the characters know more than the audience.

• Dramatic irony is a type of comedy.

• Dramatic irony is a technique used in music.

What is situational irony?

• Situational irony is a type of humor that involves making fun of a person or situation.

• Situational irony is a form of dramatic irony where the audience knows something that the characters do not.

• Situational irony is a technique used in poetry to create a sense of surprise or shock.

• Situational irony is a literary device where the outcome of a situation is different from what is expected or intended.

Which type of irony is used when a fire station burns down?

• situational irony

• cosmic irony

• dramatic irony

• verbal irony

Which type of irony is used when a character says, 'What a beautiful day!' during a thunderstorm?

• dramatic irony

• cosmic irony

• situational irony

• verbal irony

Which type of irony is used when the audience knows that the main character's best friend is planning a surprise party for them?

• verbal irony

• situational irony

• satirical irony

• dramatic irony

Which type of irony is used when a police officer gets arrested for stealing?

• cosmic irony

• verbal irony

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

Which type of irony is used when a character says, 'I just love standing in long lines' while waiting impatiently?

• dramatic irony

• verbal irony

• irony of fate

• situational irony

Which type of irony is used when the audience knows that the main character's love interest is planning to break up with them?

• satirical irony

• situational irony

• verbal irony

• dramatic irony

Which type of irony is used when a weather forecaster gets caught in a rainstorm without an umbrella?

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Cosmic irony