Situational Irony vs. Dramatic Irony

What is DRAMATIC IRONY?

• When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.

• When what is said is different than what is meant.

• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected.

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What is SITUATIONAL IRONY?

• When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.

• When what is said is different than what is meant.

• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected.

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Why is this image an example of dramatic irony?

• The swimmer doesn't know that she is likely going to be eaten by a shark.

• The shark doesn't see the swimmer because his eyes are on the side of his head.

• The water must be really cold.

• This isn't irony, it's just an unfortunate meeting between human and fish.

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When the reader knows the identify of the superhero, but the characters in the book wonder who they are, that is...?

• super irony

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

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What type of irony is this?

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In Toy Story, human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move, but the audience is.

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

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A pilot with a fear of heights

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

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What is your favorite type of irony?

• situational irony

• dramatic irony