Irony

What is VERBAL IRONY?

• When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.

• When what is said is different than what is meant.

• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected.

What is SITUATIONAL IRONY?

• When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.

• When what is said is different than what is meant.

• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected.

What is DRAMATIC IRONY?

• When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.

• When what is said is different than what is meant.

• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected.

What type of irony is this?

When the reader knows the identify of the superhero, but the characters in the book wonder who they are, that is...?

• Super

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

What type of irony is this?

• Not ironic, just more bad luck.

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

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

• Not ironic, Captain Obvious.

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

The teacher fails the quiz on irony.

• Not ironic, just very meta.

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

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

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Not ironic, annoying

Why is this image an example of dramatic irony?

• The swimmer doesn't know that she is likely going to be eaten by a shark.

• The shark doesn't see the swimmer because his eyes are on the side of his head.

• The water must be really cold.

• This isn't irony, it's just an unfortunate meeting between human and fish.