English Extra Credit

Which sentence contains an example of verbal irony? 

• "Can you help me set the table?" Grandma asked.

• Going outside, the heat made me feel like I was melting, so I quickly went back inside.

• After seeing she sold nothing at her art show, the artist proclaimed, "My best show ever!"

• "This is a lot of work, we better get started!" The manager said looking at the stacks of paperwork.

Which sentence contains a pun?

• There was a large shrimp on my plate.

• She shined like a diamond.

• My bookbag weighs a ton!

• Can February March? No, but April May.

Use the sentences to answer the question.

After Patrick looked at his report card and saw that he had failed all of his classes, he exclaimed, "Valedictorian, here I come! My parents will be so thrilled!"

What figure of speech is shown in the paragraph?

• item category

• verbal irony

• pun

• personification

Use the pun to answer the question. 

I made a pun about the wind, but it blows.

Which word is being utilized for its multiple meanings in the pun?

• blows

• wind

• made

• pun

Choose a word with the more negative connotation to replace the underlined word in the sentence below.

There was a strong scent coming from the kitchen.

• stench

• perfume

• aroma

• fragrance

Which analogy shows an analogy of degree?

• sweet : sour

• loud : noisy

• small : miniscule

• shirt : sweater

Which word is an antonym for creative?

• unoriginal

• focused

• innovative

• curious

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Jack's garden is pretty. He has roses, lilies, and tulips that add pops of color everywhere! He also grows herbs, lemons, and tomatoes adding texture and vibrancy to his outdoor paradise.

Which word is a synonym for the underlined word in the paragraph?

• ordinary

• simple

• plain

• gorgeous

In one to two sentences, write an example of situational irony.

Answer explanation

For ALL short answer questions, make sure your answer is written in complete sentences, and has proper grammar, punctuation, capitalization, & spelling. Make sure you fully answer ALL parts of the question and EXPLAIN your answer. Don't forget to use RACES form when needed (particularly restating the question in your answer & explaining your evidence), and always reference the terminology used in the question. REMEMBER: If a question asks for multiple sentences, you won’t get full credit unless you meet that requirement.

What is the difference between a homophonic pun and a homographic pun?

• Homophonic puns are verbal irony, while homographic puns are situational irony.

• Homophonic puns have the same sounds, but have a different meaning/spelling. Homographic puns have the same spelling, but different sounds and/or meaning.

• Homophonic puns are sounds, while homographic puns are images.

• Homophonic puns are oxymorons. Homographic puns are hyperbole.