Understanding Irony

What is irony primarily characterized by?

• A detailed description of events

• A focus on grammatical correctness

• A contrast between what is seen and what is actually happening

• A similarity between expectation and reality

Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

• A character knowing more than the audience

• A character saying one thing but meaning another

• A dog sitting under a 'No Dogs' sign

• A character searching for their glasses while they are on their head

How does verbal irony differ from sarcasm?

• Verbal irony is always intended to be humorous

• Sarcasm is a type of dramatic irony

• Sarcasm is verbal irony with the intent to be mean

• Verbal irony is always positive

What is a key feature of dramatic irony?

• The characters know more than the audience

• The story is told from multiple perspectives

• The plot is straightforward and predictable

• The audience knows something the characters do not

Which type of irony involves a mismatch between what is said and what is meant?

• Literal irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony