Understanding Irony

What is the primary characteristic of irony?

• It is a form of exaggeration.

• It is always a positive outcome.

• It is the opposite of what is expected.

• It always involves humor.

Which of the following best describes verbal irony?

• A character knows more than the audience.

• A situation turns out differently than expected.

• A person says something but means the opposite.

• A character's actions are misunderstood.

In dramatic irony, who has more information about the events?

• The narrator

• The main character

• The audience

• The antagonist

Which scenario is an example of situational irony?

• A person laughs at a joke they don't understand.

• A character knows more than the audience.

• A fire station burns down.

• A character says one thing but means another.

What is a common feature of both dramatic and situational irony?

• They both rely on the audience knowing less than the characters.

• They both require a humorous context.

• They both involve sarcasm.

• They both involve outcomes that are opposite of expectations.