Irony Fast and Curious

What is verbal irony?

• When someone says something that turns out to be true.

• When someone says something but means the opposite.

• When someone does not say anything.

• When someone says something and the opposite occurs.

What is situational irony?

• When someone says something and the opposite occurs.

• When the audience knows more about a situation than a character does.

• When the opposite of what is expected occurs.

• When exactly what was expected occurs.

What is dramatic irony?

• When the audience knows more about a situation than a character does.

• When the character knows more about the situation than the audience.

• When someone says something and the opposite happens.

• When the opposite of what is expected occurs.

"This chair looks SO relaxing!" This is an example of which type of irony?

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

• verbal irony

• none

This is an example of which type of irony?

• verbal

• situational

• dramatic

This is an example of which type of irony?

• Verbal Irony

• Situational Irony

• Dramatic Irony

A police station being robbed is an example of which type of irony?

• situational

• verbal

• dramatic

• none

In the movie Toy Story, the audience knows that Buzz Lightyear is a toy while Buzz does not.

This is an example of which type of irony?

• situational

• verbal

• dramatic

• none

A teacher assigns an essay before a three day weekend. The students respond saying, "Sure! We love working on the weekend!" This is an example of which type of irony?

• verbal

• dramatic

• situational

• none

Rain on your wedding day is an example of which type of irony?

• verbal

• situational

• dramatic

• none