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IRONY

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 28mins

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Class
Date
1.
Which is NOT a type of irony?
a)
situational
b)
momentous
c)
dramatic
d)
verbal
2.
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. 
3.
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
4.

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

5.

Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"

a)

verbal

b)

situational

c)

dramatic

d)

not ironic

6.

A pilot with a fear of heights

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

not ironic

7.

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)

not irony

8.
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
9.
a)
verbal irony
b)
situational irony
c)
dramatic irony
d)
none of the above
10.
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
11.
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.
12.
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.
13.

Fred is already running late to work. When he gets on the highway, there is a huge traffic jam, making him even later.

a)

Verbal

b)

Situational

c)

Dramatic

d)

Not Ironic

14.

Jim and John walked into the nearly empty movie theater. There was one person already seated. “All the good seats are taken,” said John.

a)

Verbal

b)

Situational

c)

Dramatic

d)

Not Ironic

15.

Your friend falls. You laugh at him. Then you fall.

a)

Verbal

b)

Situational

c)

Dramatic

d)

Not Ironic

16.

Lauren, normally shy, was nervous and didn't speak during the entire meeting. Her coworker said, "Lauren, if you could stop talking so much I'd really appreciate it."

a)

Verbal

b)

Situational

c)

Dramatic

d)

Not Ironic

17.
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.