Irony

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A big, scary dog running away from a fluffy little kitten is an example of:

situational irony

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verbal irony

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dramatic irony

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slapstick irony

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situational irony

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A student saying, "Oh, great, more homework," is an example of:

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verbal irony

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Sarcasm is a form of:

verbal irony

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situational irony

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dramatic irony

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teenage irony

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verbal irony

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A famous lion tamer being eaten by a lion is an example of:

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situational irony

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A robber sneaking down the alley, unaware that a policeman is waiting for him, just behind the building, is an example of:

verbal irony

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situational irony

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dramatic irony

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criminal irony

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dramatic irony

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When someone says the opposite of what they mean, they are using:

verbal irony

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situational irony

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dramatic irony

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realistic irony

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verbal irony

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When what happens in a situation is the opposite of what was expected, this type of irony is being used:

• verbal
• situational
• dramatic
• ridiculous

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situational

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When, in a book, movie, or play, the audience knows something that a character doesn't, this kind of irony is being used:

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dramatic

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After setting the kitchen on fire with another baking disaster, Chloe says to her family, "Well, you always knew I was a great cook!" This is an example of:

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verbal irony

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The surfer paddles calmly across the clear water. Beneath her, the huge shark circles, ready to attack. This is an example of:

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dramatic irony