Irony

In the movie Toy Story, a character thinks he is a real space explorer, but the audience and the other toys know that he is just a toy.

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Not Ironic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The Titanic was often called the "unsinkable ship", yet it sank on its maiden voyage.

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Not Ironic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

“I made those biscuits yesterday,” said Mom. “I don’t know if they're still good.”

Dad banged one on the table. “As soft and fluffy as a chunk of granite,” he remarked.

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Not Ironic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

The label on the inside of a bathing suit reads, “Dry clean only. Do not get wet.”

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Not Ironic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Sally and Jane show up to school wearing the exact same shirt, pants, and shoes.

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Not Ironic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

On the hottest day of the year, you notice several people wearing boots and carrying skis.

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Not Ironic

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Two characters in a movie are speaking Spanish because they want to keep a secret from a third character who only speaks English. The audience knows that the third character was born in Mexico and actually speaks Spanish fluently.

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Not Ironic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

“Oh no!” exclaimed Darcy. “Look at my shoes!”

Mom leaned over and noted a speck of dirt on the gray leather. “What a tragedy,” said Mom.

“They’re ruined!”

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Not Ironic

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Spencer looked at the thermometer. It was 101 degrees outside. “Jeez,” he said. “I hope it warms up. I want to go to the beach later.”

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Not Ironic

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Two people are stranded on a desert island. They are surrounded by water, yet they grow weak and are dying from thirst.

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Not Ironic

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2