Identifying Irony
Authored by Barry Frank
English
9th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What type of irony is this?
Despite being a professional chef, Alex burns toast every morning.
What type of irony is this?
Despite being a professional chef, Alex burns toast every morning.
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Socratic Irony
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What type of irony is this?
As the hurricane rages outside, Bob looks out the window and says, "What lovely weather we're having today!"
What type of irony is this?
As the hurricane rages outside, Bob looks out the window and says, "What lovely weather we're having today!"
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Socratic Irony
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What type of irony is this?
In a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is hiding in the closet, but the character, unaware, decides to hide there.
What type of irony is this?
In a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is hiding in the closet, but the character, unaware, decides to hide there.
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Socratic Irony
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What type of irony is this?
A teacher asks a student if they understand the concept of gravity, to which the student confidently explains it incorrectly. The teacher continued asking questions to help the student to reveal their misunderstanding.
What type of irony is this?
A teacher asks a student if they understand the concept of gravity, to which the student confidently explains it incorrectly. The teacher continued asking questions to help the student to reveal their misunderstanding.
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Socratic Irony
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What type of irony is this?
During a debate on environmental policies, a seasoned environmentalist feigns ignorance and asks a corporate spokesperson to explain why certain pollution controls are deemed too expensive and unnecessary. The spokesperson inadvertently admits through the conversation that the corporation prioritizes profits over environmental health, revealing a lack of genuine concern for sustainability.
What type of irony is this?
During a debate on environmental policies, a seasoned environmentalist feigns ignorance and asks a corporate spokesperson to explain why certain pollution controls are deemed too expensive and unnecessary. The spokesperson inadvertently admits through the conversation that the corporation prioritizes profits over environmental health, revealing a lack of genuine concern for sustainability.
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Socratic Irony
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What type of irony is this?
A lifeguard at the beach drowns on the first day of summer.
What type of irony is this?
A lifeguard at the beach drowns on the first day of summer.
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Socratic Irony
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What type of irony is this?
A student says to a teacher after receiving a low grade on an essay, "Thank you so much, I always wanted to fail this class!"
What type of irony is this?
A student says to a teacher after receiving a low grade on an essay, "Thank you so much, I always wanted to fail this class!"
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Socratic Irony
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
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