Understanding Irony

What is the common reaction to humorous situations mistakenly called irony?

• Laughing along with others

• Correcting the mistake immediately

• Explaining the true meaning of irony

• Ignoring the situation

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What is the incorrect use of the term 'irony'?

• Describing something unexpected

• Describing a coincidence

• Describing something funny

• Describing the opposite of what was expected

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Why is irony often misunderstood?

• It is not taught in schools

• It is a complex concept

• It is a new term

• It is rarely used correctly

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What does the narrator suggest doing when encountering a misuse of 'irony'?

• Agreeing with the misuse

• Ignoring the comment

• Correcting the person

• Laughing it off

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What is essential for a situation to be considered truly ironic?

• The outcome must be the opposite of what was expected

• It must involve a misunderstanding

• It must be coincidental

• It must be funny

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Why is the cake dropping scenario not considered ironic?

• Because it involves a cake

• Because it is not funny

• Because no one was hurt

• Because it is expected

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What would make the cake carrier scenario ironic?

• If it happened at a wedding

• If the cake was smaller

• If the cake was not damaged

• If the carrier was a professional

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What is a common misconception about senior citizens and technology?

• They prefer traditional phones

• They are always tech-savvy

• They are leading in tech innovation

• They cannot use modern technology

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What makes the senior citizen texting and blogging scenario ironic?

• Because it is humorous

• Because it involves technology

• Because it is common

• Because it is unexpected

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CCSS.L.8.5A

What is a true example of irony according to the video?

• Tripping while carrying a cake

• A senior citizen using a smartphone

• Laughing at a sitcom

• Winning a gold medal

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CCSS.L.8.5A