Exploring the Nuances of Irony

What is the definition of irony?

• A situation where everything goes as planned

• An incongruity between what is expected and what actually happens

• A similarity between what is expected and what happens

• A type of humor that involves puns

Which type of irony occurs when the audience knows something the character does not?

• Situational irony

• Verbal irony

• Dramatic irony

• Cosmic irony

In the movie 'Mulan', why is there dramatic irony?

• Because Mulan is a woman pretending to be a man in the army

• Because Mulan is a man pretending to be a woman

• Because the audience knows Mulan will win the war

• Because Mulan is a secret agent

What is situational irony?

• When a situation is exactly as expected

• When the outcome is the opposite of what is expected

• When the audience knows something the character does not

• When a character says something but means the opposite

In 'Finding Nemo', why is there situational irony with Bruce the shark?

• Because Bruce is a shark that can fly

• Because Bruce is a shark that can talk

• Because Bruce is a friendly shark who wants to be friends with fish

• Because Bruce is a vegetarian shark

What is verbal irony?

• When a character speaks in a different language

• When the audience knows something the character does not

• When a character says something but means the opposite

• When the outcome is the opposite of what is expected

In 'Beauty and the Beast', why is Belle's response to Gaston an example of verbal irony?

• Because she says she doesn't deserve him but means he doesn't deserve her

• Because she says she loves him but means she hates him

• Because she says she will marry him but means she won't

• Because she says she is happy but means she is sad

In the practice story, why is Mr. Williams' comment about Rory being a guard dog an example of verbal irony?

• Because Rory is actually a cat

• Because Rory is not a guard dog

• Because Rory is scared of bunnies

• Because Rory is a very small dog

In the practice story, why is the kitten chasing Rory an example of situational irony?

• Because the kitten is very brave

• Because Rory is a very fast dog

• Because cats usually chase dogs

• Because dogs usually chase cats

In the practice story, why is Rory's belief that he is going to the vet an example of dramatic irony?

• Because Rory is going on a hike but thinks he is going to the vet

• Because Rory is actually going to the vet

• Because Rory is scared of the vet

• Because Rory loves going to the vet