Understanding Irony in Literature

Miss Harlequin's lesson covers the three types of irony: verbal, situational, and dramatic. She explains each type with examples, focusing on how to identify them in texts. The lesson includes a detailed analysis of irony in the story 'The Chaser' and concludes with instructions for independent practice, where students find examples of irony in the text and add them to their irony chart.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Miss Harlequin?

• The plot summary of 'The Chaser'

• The biography of the author of 'The Chaser'

• The different types of irony in 'The Chaser'

• The history of irony in literature

Which type of irony is often associated with sarcasm?

• Dramatic irony

• Situational irony

• Verbal irony

• Cosmic irony

What is an example of verbal irony?

• A twist ending in a story

• A lifeguard drowning

• A character saying 'Great job!' after a mistake

• A character unaware of a hidden danger

What defines situational irony?

• When the audience knows something the characters do not

• When the outcome is the opposite of what is expected

• When a character says one thing but means another

• When a story has a surprise ending

Which scenario is an example of situational irony?

• A police station being robbed

• A character saying 'I love surprises' and then being surprised

• A character making a sarcastic comment

• A character knowing a secret the audience does not

What is dramatic irony?

• When a story ends with a twist

• When the outcome is unexpected

• When the audience knows something the characters do not

• When a character says something but means the opposite

In which type of media is dramatic irony commonly used?

• Soap operas and horror movies

• Documentaries

• News reports

• Cooking shows

What is the first step in identifying irony in a text?

• Determine if the text is a comedy

• Identify if there is dialogue

• Check if the story has a twist ending

• Look for character development

What should you consider when identifying situational irony?

• The author's background

• The setting and expected outcomes

• The character's intentions

• The audience's knowledge

In the example from 'The Chaser', what does the old man refer to as a 'glove cleaner'?

• A potion for cleaning gloves

• A metaphor for solving problems

• A type of irony

• A literal cleaning product