Exploring the Three Types of Irony

What is often misunderstood about the word 'ironic'?

• Its origin

• Its pronunciation

• Its meaning

• Its spelling

What does verbal irony involve?

• Using words to mean the opposite of their literal definitions

• Using words to mean exactly what they say

• Using words to confuse the reader

• Using words to create suspense

Which character from Robin Hood is an example of verbal irony?

• Little John

• Friar Tuck

• Maid Marian

• Robin Hood

What is a common form of verbal irony used to mock something?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Sarcasm

• Simile

What is situational irony?

• When a story has a happy ending

• When something happens that is the opposite of what was expected

• When a character says something but means another

• When the audience knows something the characters do not

In Aesop's Fable of The Tortoise and the Hare, what is ironic?

• The hare wins the race

• The tortoise wins the race

• Both the hare and the tortoise lose

• The race never ends

What does dramatic irony involve?

• Unexpected events happening

• Characters saying the opposite of what they mean

• Characters knowing more than the audience

• The audience knowing something the characters do not

In Romeo and Juliet, why is Romeo's suicide an example of dramatic irony?

• Because Romeo is not actually dead

• Because Romeo knows Juliet is alive

• Because the audience knows Juliet is only sleeping

• Because Juliet is actually dead

What effect does dramatic irony have on the audience?

• It creates confusion

• It reveals the ending

• It builds tension

• It makes the story boring

What is the purpose of using irony in writing?

• To reveal the ending early

• To make the story more engaging and thought-provoking

• To confuse the reader

• To make the story longer