TED Ed: What is Verbal Irony?

What is verbal irony?

• Saying something that is true.

• Saying the opposite of what you mean.

• Using words to create a humorous effect.

• A statement that is meant to be taken literally.

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Which of the following is an example of verbal irony without necessarily being sarcastic?

• Saying "Awesome job!" to someone who just won a championship.

• Saying "Great weather we're having!" during a raging tempest.

• Saying "You're a tremendous athlete!" to an Olympian.

• Saying "Good luck!" when you genuinely mean it.

How does sarcasm relate to verbal irony?

• Sarcasm is a type of verbal irony that includes an intention to mock or be pointed.

• Verbal irony is a type of sarcasm that is always humorous.

• Sarcasm and verbal irony are completely different concepts.

• Sarcasm is when someone says something true, while verbal irony is when they say something false.

Which statement demonstrates sarcasm?

• "You're a talented athlete!" said to an Olympic gold medalist.

• "Awesome job!" said to a scientist who just launched a rocket successfully.

• "Great weather we're having!" said on a sunny, calm day.

• "Awesome job!" said to a driver who just rear-ended another car.

Which of the following statements is NOT an example of verbal irony or sarcasm?

• "Great weather we're having!" said when it's pouring rain.

• "You're a tremendous athlete!" said to a clumsy person who just tripped.

• "Good luck!" said sincerely to someone facing a difficult task.

• "Awesome job!" said after someone accidentally spills coffee all over themselves.