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Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is dramatic irony?
When what is said is different than what is meant
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"
verbal
situational
dramatic
not ironic
A pilot with a fear of heights
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
not ironic
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
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
not irony
Fred is already running late to work. When he gets on the highway, there is a huge traffic jam, making him even later.
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
Not Ironic
Jim and John walked into the nearly empty movie theater. There was one person already seated. “All the good seats are taken,” said John.
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
Not Ironic
Your friend falls. You laugh at him. Then you fall.
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
Not Ironic
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."
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
Not Ironic
