figurative language 1

What is situational irony?

• When the audience knows something the characters do not

• When there is a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens

• When a character says the opposite of what they mean

• When a comparison is made between two unlike things

Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

• A firefighter's house burns down

• A weather forecaster predicts sunshine, but we a storm brewing behind him

• A character says, "What a beautiful day!" during a hurricane

• All of the above

Define dramatic irony.

• When the audience knows something the characters do not

• When there is a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens

• When a character says the opposite of what they mean

• When a comparison is made between two unlike things

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?

• A character says, "I can't wait to see what happens next," right before a surprise twist in the plot

• The villain's evil plan is revealed to the audience, but the hero remains unaware

• A character exclaims, "This is the best day ever!" while facing impending danger

• None of the above

What is verbal irony?

• When the audience knows something the characters do not

• When there is a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens

• When a character says the opposite of what they mean

• When a comparison is made between two unlike things

Which of the following is an example of verbal irony?

• Saying "What a lovely day!" during a rainstorm

• Saying "I'm so excited" with a monotone voice

• Saying "You're so funny" to someone who just told a boring joke

• All of the above

What is the main difference between a metaphor and a simile?

• A metaphor directly compares two unlike things, while a simile uses "like" or "as"

• A simile directly compares two unlike things, while a metaphor uses "like" or "as"

• There is no difference between them

• A metaphor is only used in poetry, while a simile is used in prose

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• Her eyes were like diamonds

• His laughter filled the room like sunshine

• The world is a stage

• The moon was shining as brightly as the sun

Which of the following is a simile?

• Time is a thief

• The classroom was a zoo

• Her voice was like music to his ears

• The wind whispered through the trees

In the sentence "He ran as fast as a cheetah," what literary device is used?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Verbal irony

• Dramatic irony