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WorksheetsPun, Irony, and Allusion
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What do you call a skeleton who stayed out in the snow all night?
a)
Stupid
b)
What?!
c)
Brain dead
d)
A numbskull
2.
What do you call a fake spaghetti?
a)
An impasta
b)
Um... WHAT?
c)
Sauce?
d)
MEATBALLS
3.
Why are skeletons so calm?
a)
They don't have brains...
b)
Nothing gets under their skin
c)
Wat.
d)
DFGabwgflitegfdag
4.
What is a skeleton's favorite instrument?
a)
Trumpet
b)
Trombone
c)
Low brass
d)
Drums
5.
What if a piece of wood has nothing to do?
a)
It's board!
b)
You shred it.
c)
It dies
d)
You make it into a chair and sit on it.
6.
Somebody stole my mood ring...
a)
Ooh, sorry...
b)
*clicks tongue* Ouch...
c)
I don't care.
d)
I don't know how you feel about that.
7.
Which example below is an example of a pun?
a)
The chicken crossed the playground to get to the other slide
b)
A joke is actually an extremely really serious issue
c)
I can resist anything, except temptation
8.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a pun?
a)
Insects that make honey are always on their best bee-havior.
b)
I went to a seafood disco last week... and pulled a mussel.
c)
A bicycle can't stand on its own because it is two-tired.
d)
She was terribly pleased with her Birthday present.
9.
Which example below is an example of a pun?
a)
Deafening silence
b)
A horse is a very stable animal.
c)
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
d)
Modern dancing is so old fashioned.
10.
What is Figurative language
a)
When you use a word or phrase that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning.
b)
A joke
c)
Word play
d)
When you are so ready for summer that you think you will go crazy
11.
A form of “word play” They are meant to be clever and funny.
a)
Pun
b)
Proverb
c)
Idiom
d)
Symbol
12.
Exclaiming “Oh great!” after failing an exam
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
13.
In the movie, "Toy Story", human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move but the audience is.
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
14.
A pilot with a fear of heights
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
15.
In horror movies, the audience is aware that there is a killer in the house, but the character does not and they proceed to enter.
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
16.
A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said “Wonderful weather we’re having!”
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
17.
A hungry cook
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
18.
Type of Irony: A girl standing at a bus stop in the pouring rain says, "Isn't this great?"
a)
Verbal
b)
Situational
c)
Dramatic
d)
None of the above
19.
What is verbal irony?
a)
When what is said is different than what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.
20.
What is situational irony?
a)
When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
21.
What is dramatic Irony?
a)
When what is said is different than what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
22.
A robbery at a police station would be an example of which type of irony?
a)
Verbal
b)
Dramatic
c)
Situational
d)
None of the Above
23.
How does this photo show dramatic irony?
a)
We know the girl is about to be eaten by a shark
b)
The shark doesn't know it's about to run into a swimmer
c)
All of the above
24.
Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"
a)
Verbal
b)
situational
c)
Dramatic
d)
Irony
25.
If you, the reader, know that Sophie's friends are acting in a strange manner because they are throwing a surprise party for her, but Sophie does not know this, you are feeling suspense due to ...
a)
stress from school
b)
Sophie being involved in falling action
c)
dramatic irony
d)
situation ethics
26.
a)
verbal irony
b)
situational irony
c)
dramatic irony
d)
none of the above
27.
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
28.
What's an example of verbal irony?
a)
Chanting, "You're an awesome athlete!" to an Olympian
b)
Saying, "Good job!" to someone who just rear ended a car
c)
When the sun is shining and the birds are singing, you say, "Nice weather we're having, right?"
d)
All of the above
29.
How does this photo show dramatic irony? (click the text to see the picture)
a)
The prisoner thinks he's escaping but we know he's in for an unpleasant surprise
b)
You don't expect an outhouse (toilet) to be next to a prison
c)
The prisoner is clearly sarcastic
d)
All of the above
30.
In real life, an ambulance comes to a woman's house to take her to the hospital, hopefully to save her life. On the way to the hospital the ambulance is hit by a semi truck and everyone on board the ambulance is killed.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
31.
In your history book, you read about a young man in the Revolutionary War who kills a British soldier. That soldier who was killed turns out to be his favourite cousin.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
32.
Which of the following is an example of situational irony?
a)
The cat ran away from the dog.
b)
She told everyone what a beautiful day it was.
c)
A vampire has a cross in his house.
d)
Penny is beautiful.
33.
Romeo arrives to find his love, Juliet supposedly dead. However, we the audience know that Juliet is not really dead, she merely took a potion to make it look like she was dead. When the audience of a story knows more than the characters involved, what type of irony is used?
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
34.
The son of the police chief is arrested for attempted burglary.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
35.
How does this cartoon show dramatic irony? (click on the text to see it)
a)
The cat is looking after the fish.
b)
The fish think the cat is being kind but is preparing to eat them.
c)
The fish are being sarcastic.
d)
The cat is actually being kind.
36.
Which of the following is true about allusions
a)
Allusions are indirect references that may sometimes be obvious and sometimes obscure
b)
Allusions are written in quotation marks.
c)
Allusions are always stated as a comparison, as in 'He was as strong as Hercules.'
37.
Allusion is defined as______
a)
Two lines working as a unit
b)
A brief reference of a person, place, or event
c)
A form of wordplay with similar sounding sounds
d)
Words that involve one of the five senses
38.
Author's use allusions for all the following reasons except?
a)
To help the reader understand their writing
b)
To create a tone or mood
c)
To create the central idea
d)
To connect to something the reader already knows about
39.
In the fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," a shepherd boy repeatedly tricks people in his village by falsely claiming that a wolf is coming to eat his flock. When a wolf actually comes and the boy cries for help, nobody believes him or comes to his aid.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Lucy warned her youngest son not to cry wolf while wrestling with his older brother.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Lucy warned her youngest son not to cry wolf while wrestling with his older brother.
a)
to raise a false alarm
b)
to make howling sounds
c)
to physically become a wolf
d)
none of the above
40.
In 1815, French emperor Napoleon suffered a devastating defeat in the Battle of Waterloo, which would prove to be his final battle before he abdicated the throne.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Last night's playoff in the semifinals proved to be the team's Waterloo.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Last night's playoff in the semifinals proved to be the team's Waterloo.
a)
A final defeat
b)
A surprise win
c)
A final win
d)
All of the above
41.
The character Pollyanna, from Eleanor Porter's children's book, is a young girl who finds good in everything and everyone.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
"Tess is such a Pollyanna!" Liam announced with a sigh.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
"Tess is such a Pollyanna!" Liam announced with a sigh.
a)
An extremely annoyed person
b)
A childish, selfish person
c)
An overly optimistic person
d)
None of the above
42.
In a well-known folktale, Chicken Little is accidentally hit by something and jumps to the conclusion that the sky is falling and that she must spread the news of imminent disaster.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The weather forecast called for clear skies, making my grandfather look like Chicken Little.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The weather forecast called for clear skies, making my grandfather look like Chicken Little.
a)
A person who greets trouble with a cheery disposition
b)
A person who spreads alarming news of imminent disaster
c)
A person who does not believe he or she can get in trouble
d)
All of the above
43.
In Greek mythology, Achilles's mother dips him in a river that protects his body wherever it touches. His heel does not get wet, so it is the one part of his body left unprotected. During the Trojan War, an arrow hits Achilles in the heel and kills him.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Red velvet cupcakes were Stacy's Achilles's heel when she was trying to eat more healthily.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Red velvet cupcakes were Stacy's Achilles's heel when she was trying to eat more healthily.
a)
A source of strength
b)
A sole weakness
c)
A feeling of false strength
d)
All of the above
44.
n Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.
a)
To come back after destruction or defeat
b)
To surprise an opponent
c)
To think optimistically
d)
None of the above
45.
George Orwell's novel 1984 focuses on a totalitarian society in which the citizens are frequently reminded that their leader, Big Brother, is always watching.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The headline read: "Smart Phones Becoming Big Brother."
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The headline read: "Smart Phones Becoming Big Brother."
a)
A nuisance that distracts people from important tasks
b)
An important system that helps people stay safe
c)
A threatening power that monitors all aspects of people's lives
d)
All of the above
46.
My dog is acting like Jekyll and Hyde.
a)
literature/mythology
b)
religious
c)
historical
47.
The real estate agent said his new farm listing was like the Garden of Eden.
a)
literature/mytology
b)
religious
c)
historical
48.
Jana warned her friend Mary against dating Luke because he thinks he is Romeo.
a)
literature/mythology
b)
religious
c)
historical
49.
Her first day of babysitting made Lacy feel like she was trapped in Hades.
a)
literature/mythology
b)
religious
c)
historical
50.
Everything was going well until that Benedict Arnold, Steve, told everyone where we hid our supply of candy for snacking on during break time.
a)
literature/mythology
b)
religious
c)
historical
51.
Joe is such an Honest Abe, he never can keep our secrets.
a)
literature/mythology
b)
religious
c)
historical
52.
By allowing the baby not to finish eating before leaving the table, the mom opened Pandora’s box and soon was sitting alone at the table.
a)
literature/mythology
b)
religious
c)
historical
53.
Harriet Tubman was a Moses to the slaves who she took north to freedom.
a)
literature/mythology
b)
religious
c)
historical
54.
As we walked through the gate at the zoo, Kacia said, "Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!"
a)
literature/mythology
b)
religious
c)
historical
55.
An "allusion" is a reference to what?
a)
a well-known place
b)
a well-known event
c)
a well-known work of art or literature
d)
All of the above
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