Puns and Verbal Irony

Verbal irony occurs:

• when everyone knows what is being discussed except for one person

• if the speaker doesn't realize they said something offensive

• when the speakers says the opposite of what they mean

• most often found in science fiction

Which of the following is NOT an example of verbal irony?

• A best selling writer's recent novel is unsuccessful.

• Saying "Oh great" after failing a test

• A tall person is called "Shorty".

• A left-handed person is called "Lefty".

Verbal Irony is when the character says exactly what they mean.

• True

• False

What's an example of verbal irony?

• When the sun is shining and the birds are singing, you say, "Nice weather we're having, right?"

• Chanting, "You're a great athlete!" to an Olympian

• Saying, "Good job!" to someone who just hit a car

• All of the above

Which two things often occur simultaneously? Verbal irony and:

• sarcasm

• confusion

• hatred

• sincerity

Dramatic speech may also include the use of verbal irony.

• True

• False

"Sure I want to go hiking in the mountains... with a broken leg"

• Not irony

• Verbal irony

The dog sat on the porch because he was waiting for his owner.

• Not irony

• Verbal irony