What is verbal irony?

what is said is different than what is meant

the audience knows something a character doesn't know.

what happens is the opposite of what is expected

Which phrase is an example of verbal irony?

"I'm thrilled about doing three hours of homework tonight."

"I'm so tired, I only slept for 10 hours."

"You're the best driver I've ever seen."

"This is the most delicious meal I've ever had."

How does verbal irony or sarcasm contribute to the overall effect of a story or speech?

They're meant to add layers of meaning, create humor, or highlight the contrast between what is said and what is meant.

They're meant to diminish the impact of the message and make it less engaging.

They're meant to make the writing too complicated and difficult to understand.

They're meant to confuse the audience and making the message unclear.

What is the role of verbal irony and sarcasm in shaping the tone and mood of a conversation or story?

They create humor, sarcasm, or understated seriousness in a story.

They are only used in formal settings and have no place in casual conversations or written works.

They create a sense of fear and unease in a conversation or written work.

They have no impact on the tone and mood of a conversation or written work.

Which of the following is an example of verbal irony?

Saying "What a beautiful day" during a hurricane.

Describing a small apartment as spacious.

A character crying tears of joy.

A quiet character named "Chatterbox."

When the speaker says the opposite of what he/she means

B Most often in pieces of fiction (like Mark Twain's books)

If the speaker doesn't realize he/she said something offensive

When everyone knows what is being talked about except one person

What is verbal irony?

A) When what is said is different from what is meant

B) When the audience knows something a character doesn't know

C) When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

D) When a character speaks directly to the audience

Which of the following sentences is an example of verbal irony?

C) "I love getting stuck in traffic for hours."

A) "I can't wait to clean the entire house this weekend!"

B) "The sun is shining brightly on this rainy day."

D) "This is the best burnt toast I've ever had."

How does verbal irony enhance a literary work?

B) By adding humor and depth to the dialogue

A) By making the text more confusing

D) By making characters more predictable

In which scenario is verbal irony most likely to be used?

B) A character sarcastically complimenting a rival

A) A character expressing genuine gratitude

C) A character describing a scene accurately

D) A character giving a factual report

What is the primary purpose of using verbal irony in writing?

C) To highlight contrasts between appearance and reality

D) To provide straightforward information

Verbal Irony

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English

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8th Grade

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CCSS.L.8.5A, CCSS.L.3.3A, DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Allusion

Verbal Irony

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Allusion

Verbal Irony

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Allusion

Verbal Irony

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Pun

Allusion

Verbal Irony

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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

verbal

situational

dramatic

not ironic

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

After Susan turned in her test, the teacher saw all of the questions she didn't answer, turned to her, and said, "Looks like someone really studied for the test!" This is what type of irony?

DRAMATIC

SITUATIONAL

VERBAL

NONE

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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

verbal irony

situational irony

dramatic irony

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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

After Susan turned in her test, the teacher saw all of the questions she didn't answer, turned to her, and said, "Looks like someone really studied for the test!" This is what type of irony?

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

This is an example of:

Looking at the messy room, Mom said, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"

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