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WorksheetsIrony and Context Clues
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins
How does this photo show dramatic irony?
We know the girl is about to be eaten by a shark
The shark doesn't know it's about to run into a swimmer
The audience can see the shark
The beach was closed that day
Identify the type of irony in the example:
A man is approaching a banana peel. The audience sees it, but the man does not.
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
Identify the type of irony in the example:
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the reader knows that the potion Juliet has taken was only a sleeping potion and that she isn't dead. Romeo does not know this.
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
Identify the type of irony in the example:
A vegetarian who works for a meat-packing plant.
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
Identify the type of irony in the example:
On the television show, Survivor, Alan makes a deal with Richard and says that they will be in an alliance together. Later, Alan speaks into the camera and tells the audience that he has no intention to stick to his deal with Richard.
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
Identify the type of irony in the example:
A student trips and falls in the hallway. Her books go all over the place. She gets up and says. "This is just perfect."
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
A mean old man ate a large meal at a restaurant. The waitress tried to provide him with excellent service, but every time she brought him a dish, he complained. First he thought that the soup was too cold when it was hot. Then he said that his steak was dry and chewy, when it was moist and succulent. Then he complained that one of her blonde hairs was in his mashed potatoes, but the hair was actually grey like his own. She remained patient and continued to try to help him until the end of the meal, when he left her a quarter for a tip. She replied on his way out, “Thank you for the generous tip, Mister.”
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Lawrence was sweeping up the trimmings at the barbershop when he saw the circus posters. He knew right away that he would be taking his little cousins. They loved animals and Lawrence was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces. This trip was going to cost him though, and sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. Yet he saved until he had the 45 dollars to get the tickets. When he saw his cousins' faces, the price seemed like a bargain. Soon they walked into that big circus tent. This was the first time that Lawrence realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. As they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. Desperately thirsty, Lawrence asked how much a lemonade would cost. The drink vendor said, "Eleven dollars each." Lawrence replied, "Oh, that's it? Just eleven dollars? What a great deal for one cup of lemonade." The drink vendor walked away.
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Mr. Bath is the president of Make-A-Bath Industries, a small company that employs fifteen workers, including Tom Miller, father of six. Ever since the economy went down the tubes, Make-A-Bath hasn’t been selling bath tubs like they once did, and now Mr. Bath has to fire three workers, one of whom will be Tom Miller. But Mr. Bath has never fired anyone before, so he has been delaying giving Tom and the other employees the bad news. But Christmas is approaching. Tom wants to buy nice gifts for his six children, but he doesn’t have any money. So Tom charges a whole bunch of nice gifts on his credit card, figuring that he can pay it back with money from his checks that he will be getting from his job all year. Tom and his family don’t have a lot of extra money to spend, so he likes to get his kids nice Christmas presents. Tom is looking forward to one of the best Christmases ever.
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.
thrilled
modest
bored
nervous
I tried to make my pony jump the stream, but she balked.
forgot
slept
refused
leaped
Ms. Hawkins REPRIMANDED a student for throwing paper airplanes in class.
scolded
rewarded
arrested
seated
The woman loved her occupation as a teacher. She hardly thought of it as work!
vacation
principal
teacher
job
My grandma and grandpa moved from New York to Florida to get away from the harsh winters.
calm
nice
extreme
fast
Both men will urge you to vote for them, but you have to make a choice.
encourage
anger
force
pay
The aroma of a fresh backed pie made my stomach growl.
feeling
apples
smell
taste
Mr. Fry is quite AFFABLE. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?
I got in trouble for not telling the truth last night and Mom REVOKED all my privileges. For example, I can't hang out with my friends until next week!
The following is an example of what type of Context Clue?
"The palatial houses such as mansions and castles can only be afforded by the wealthy."
examples
explaination
antonym
none of the above
What are context clues?
Clues that help you figure out the context.
Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.
A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery
A verbal formula giving an indication as to what is to be inserted in a particular space in a crossword or other puzzle.
Which context clue is defined as, the word’s meaning is explained in the sentence?
Definition
Antonym
Example
Synonym
Which context clue is defined as, other words are used in the sentence that have similar meanings?
Word Part
Example
Definition
Synonym
Which context clue is defined as, this is a clue in part of the unknown word?
Inference
Antonym
Word Part
Example
Which context clue is defined as, an example of the word is given following the sentence or within the sentence?
Example
Antonym
Definition
Word Part
Which context clue is defined as, the word is clarified by giving the opposite meaning?
Inference
Example
Synonym
Antonym
