Irony

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In the movie, "Toy Story", human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move but the audience is.

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dramatic irony

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A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said “Wonderful weather we’re having!”

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verbal irony

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Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"

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Verbal

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How does this photo show dramatic irony?

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The prisoner thinks he's escaping but we know he's in for an unpleasant surprise

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In your history book, you read about a young man in the Revolutionary War who kills a British soldier. That soldier who was killed turns out to be his favourite cousin. Options: Situational Irony, Verbal Irony, Dramatic Irony

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Situational Irony

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In real life, an ambulance comes to a woman's house to take her to the hospital, hopefully to save her life. On the way to the hospital the ambulance is hit by a semi truck and everyone on board the ambulance is killed. Options: Situational Irony, Verbal Irony, Dramatic Irony

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Situational Irony

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How does this cartoon show dramatic irony?

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The fish think the cat is being kind but is preparing to eat them.

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Traveling from Pennsylvania to Florida in January to avoid cold weather but finding below-freezing temperatures in Florida is an example of:

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situational irony

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Why might a reader feel suspense if they know Sophie's friends are acting strange because they are throwing a surprise party for her, but Sophie does not know this?

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dramatic irony

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A pilot with a fear of heights

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situational irony