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WorksheetsTypes of Irony Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
A fire department catching on fire is:
Dramatic Irony because the audience knew it was going to catch on fire, but the firefighters did not know.
Situational Irony because the audience expected the fire department to be free from fire danger. The audience did not expect it to catch on fire.
Verbal Irony because the audience said, "A fire department is on fire." The audience really meant it was ok.
While hiding their son's birthday gifts, the son was quietly watching from the closet. This is which irony and why?
Dramatic Irony because the audience knows their son is watching them hiding his birthday present. The parents do not know.
Situational Irony because the audience expected the son to be asleep. The audience did not expect him to be watching his parents.
Julie looks at her tire and notices it is flat. She says, "Aw! Nice!" What irony is this example of and why?
Dramatic Irony because the audience knew Julie's tire was flat. Julie did not know.
Situational Irony because the audience expected Julie's tire to be fine. The audience did not expect her tire to be flat.
Verbal Irony because Julie said, "Aw! Nice!" She really meant having a flat tire was an inconvenience.
