QUIZ: Irony and Oxymoron

Which of the following is an example of irony?

• A policeman getting robbed

• A cat chasing a mouse

• A bird flying in the sky

• A student reading a book

In the phrase "living dead," what literary device is being used?

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• oxymoron

Which situation demonstrates verbal irony?

• Falling down while walking

• Saying "Great weather!" during a storm

• Reading a book about animals

• Writing a letter to a friend

Which situation shows situational irony?

• A dentist with bad teeth

• A teacher giving homework

• A student taking notes

• A doctor helping patients

What makes "bittersweet" an oxymoron?

• it rhymes

• the word parts have similar meanings

• the word parts have opposite meanings

• it's about food

What is ironic about this situation: A traffic cop gets a speeding ticket?

• It's expected behavior

• It's a normal occurrence

• It contradicts their job role

• It happens every day

Which phrase is NOT an oxymoron?

• living dead

• happy cat

• open secret

• same difference

What makes this situation ironic: A professional swimmer who is afraid of water?

• It's a normal fear

• It's an expected combination

• It's a surprising contradiction

• It's a common occurrence