Verbal Irony

Verbal Irony

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

CCSS
RL.11-12.6, L.8.5A

Standards-aligned

Created by

Brooke Heiser

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Standards-aligned

CCSS.RL.11-12.6
,
CCSS.L.8.5A

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is verbal irony?

When a speaker says what they mean

When a speaker says the opposite of what they mean

A compliment meant to uplift someone

A statement that is always sarcastic

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does sarcasm differ from verbal irony?

Sarcasm has a mocking tone, while verbal irony may not

Sarcasm is never ironic

Sarcasm is always a compliment

There is no difference; they are the same

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which scenario best illustrates verbal irony?

Complimenting a talented athlete

Praising someone for a job well done

Encouraging a friend who did well on a test

Saying "Great weather" during a storm

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CCSS.L.8.5A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker mean when they say, “Awesome job!” after a car accident?

They are genuinely impressed

They are expressing verbal irony with sarcasm

They are offering encouragement

They are being serious

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true about sarcasm?

All sarcasm is a form of verbal irony

Verbal Irony cannot exist without sarcasm

Sarcasm is used only in formal settings

Sarcasm is always intended to make someone feel good

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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