
Puns and Irony
Authored by Tiya Montano
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a pun?
A pun is a type of mathematical equation.
A pun is a type of fruit.
A pun is a type of dance move.
A pun is a form of wordplay.
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CCSS.L.8.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of a homophonic pun.
I saw an ad for burial plots, and thought to myself, 'That's the last thing I need.'
I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down.
I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough.
I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the concept of a paronomasia pun.
A paronomasia pun is a type of mathematical equation used in physics
A paronomasia pun is a type of fruit with a unique flavor
A paronomasia pun is a type of dance involving wordplay
A paronomasia pun is a play on words that involves a word or phrase with multiple meanings or similar sounds to create a humorous or rhetorical effect.
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CCSS.L.8.5A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Provide a pun example that involves a play on words.
I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough.
I used to be a musician, but I couldn't handle the pressure.
I used to be a tailor, but I lost my thread.
I used to be a chef, but I couldn't cut it.
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CCSS.L.8.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define situational irony.
Situational irony is when the outcome of a situation is different from what was expected.
Situational irony is when the outcome of a situation aligns perfectly with the expectations.
Situational irony is when the outcome of a situation matches the initial prediction.
Situational irony is when the outcome of a situation is exactly as expected.
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CCSS.L.8.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Share a real-life example of situational irony.
A water park flooding.
A zoo with no animals.
A library with no books.
A fire station burning down.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is dramatic irony?
Dramatic irony is when the characters know something that the audience does not.
Dramatic irony is when the plot is predictable.
Dramatic irony is when the audience and characters know the same information.
Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not.
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CCSS.L.8.5A
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