Irony Quiz

What is situational irony?

• When a character says one thing but means another

• When the audience knows something, the characters do not

• When the outcome is the opposite of what is expected

• When someone tells a joke

Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

• A fire station burns down

• A comedian tells a funny story

• A ghost appears in a horror movie

• A student studies and passes a test

What is verbal irony?

• When someone means exactly what they say

• When a character lies

• When the opposite of what is said is meant

• When a character talks too much

What is dramatic irony?

• When the reader or audience knows more than the characters

• When a character exaggerates

• When the situation is humorous

• When characters argue loudly

Which example shows verbal irony?

• A lifeguard drowning at the beach

• A girl says, “Lovely weather!” during a thunderstorm

• A surprise party that isn’t a surprise

• A detective solving a case

Which example shows dramatic irony?

• A character finds a hidden note, but the audience already knows what it says

• A boy slips on a banana peel

• A man gets lost after refusing to ask for directions

• A teacher gives a pop quiz

Which statement best explains how situational irony is different from dramatic irony?

• Situational irony is spoken, while dramatic irony is written

• In situational irony, the outcome surprises everyone—including the audience

• In dramatic irony, the characters are surprised, but the audience is not

• Both B and C

How can you tell something is situational irony and not verbal irony?

• It happens through a character’s spoken words

• It involves sarcasm or exaggeration

• It involves an unexpected event that contradicts what was expected

• It happens when the audience knows a secret