Irony Practice

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Which is NOT a type of irony?

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suspense

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What is verbal irony?

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When what is said is different than what is meant

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Situational irony

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When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

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What is dramatic irony?

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When the audience knows something the character doesn't

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Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"

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Verbal Irony

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In "Toy Story," human characters are not aware that the toys speak and move. However, the audience is aware.

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Dramatic Irony

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A pilot is afraid of heights

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Situational Irony

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A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said, “Wonderful weather we’re having!”

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Verbal Irony

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Traveling from Pennsylvania to Florida in January to avoid cold weather but finding below-freezing temperatures in Florida is an example of:

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Situational Irony

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When you, the reader, know that Sophie's friends are acting strange because they are throwing a surprise party for her, but Sophie is unaware...

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Dramatic Irony