Figurative Language

Which is NOT a type of irony?

• situational

• momentous

• dramatic

• verbal

What is verbal irony?

• When what is said is different than what is meant

• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

• When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.

What is situational irony?

• When what is said is the opposite of what is meant

• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

• When the audience knows something the character doesn't

What is dramatic irony?

• When what is said is different than what is meant

• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

• When the audience knows something the character doesn't

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

• verbal

• situational

• dramatic

• not ironic

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

• verbal irony

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

• not ironic

Melanie and her family decided to travel from Pennsylvania to Florida in January in order to avoid the cold weather. However, as soon as they arrived, they were welcomed by below-freezing temperatures. What type of irony is represented in this situation?

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

• verbal irony

• none of the above

A person tweets about how twitter is a waste of time and energy.

• verbal

• situational

• dramatic

What is an idiom?

• A comparison not using like or as

• An exaggeration

• A phrase that is not meant to be taken literally

• The same beginning sounds repeated

He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means...

• He was born to a rich family

• He was born hungry

• He was born with teeth

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4