WorksheetsVerbal Irony and Puns
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 14mins
A pun ...
is a form of poetry
is when words with the same sounding beginning are used
is a word that mimics the sound of the object or action it refers to
is the creation of humour through multiple meaning or similar sounding words
What is a homographic pun?
A pun that uses word which are spelled the same, but have different meanings
A pun that uses words which sound the same, but have different spellings or meanings.
A pun that isn't funny
A pun with spelling mistakes
Which of the following is the best definition of sarcasm
using verbal irony with attitude
being mean
saying something to annoy other people
being witty or clever
A student asks a question that has already been asked by three other students, and the teacher replies, “I’d love to answer that question for you again.” This is likely
an example of...
situational irony
sarcasm
understatement
satire
Which of the following is NOT an example of irony?
A tall man is nicknamed “Shorty.”
A best-selling author tells boring stories at dinner parties.
The school valedictorian ends up homeless.
A left-handed person is nicknamed “Lefty.”
