Irony Quiz

Match the type of irony to its denfinition

a

b

c

Verbal

Situational

Dramatic

What type of irony is demonstrated when a character says something but means the opposite?

• A) Dramatic irony

• B) Verbal irony

• C) Situational irony

• D) Cosmic irony

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In literature, when the audience knows something that the characters do not, this is an example of:

• A) Verbal irony

• B) Situational irony

• C) Dramatic irony

• D) Socratic irony

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Identify the type of irony in the following situation: A man steps around a puddle to avoid getting his shoes wet and falls into a swimming pool.

• A) Verbal irony

• B) Dramatic irony

• C) Situational irony

• D) None of the above

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What is the primary purpose of using irony in literature?

• A) To confuse the reader

• B) To create humor or emphasize a point

• C) To make the story longer

• D) To introduce new characters

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Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony in a horror movie?

• A) The audience knows the killer is in the house, but the characters do not.

• B) The killer is revealed at the start of the movie.

• C) The characters know they are in a horror movie.

• D) The movie ends with everyone safe and sound.

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Choose the scenario that best describes verbal irony:

• A) A character stepping on a banana peel after warning another to be careful.

• B) Saying "What a beautiful day" during a hurricane.

• C) A known thief being put in charge of a bank.

• D) A pilot with a fear of heights.

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Which situation is an example of situational irony?

• A) A fire hydrant parking spot is taken by a fire truck.

• B) A marriage counselor files for divorce.

• C) A teacher is late to a class about punctuality.

• D) All of the above.

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What type of irony is this?

• situational

• verbal

• dramatic

This chair looks SO relaxing!

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

• verbal irony

• none