Irony Review

A contradiction between what a character thinks and what the reader or audience knows to be true.

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

An event occurs that directly contradicts the expectations of the characters, readers. or audience.

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

Words are used to suggest the opposite of what is meant.

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

A man who is afraid of heights refuses to get on an airplane

• NOT IRONIC

• IRONIC

The star basketball player cannot play in the big game because he has the flu.

• NOT IRONIC

• IRONIC

A man runs for mayor promising an honest campaign. It is later discovered that he stole money from his employer.

• VERBAL IRONY

• SITUATIONAL IRONY

• DRAMATIC IRONY

“Don’t you just love paying for gasoline? I don’t really need all that money anyway,” Fred commented.

• VERBAL IRONY

• SITUATIONAL IRONY

• DRAMATIC IRONY

A man who is on a strict diet decides to enter a hot dog eating contest.

• VERBAL IRONY

• SITUATIONAL IRONY

• DRAMATIC IRONY

Jill’s grandfather, mother, and sister are doctors. She decides to go to medical school too.

• NOT IRONIC

• IRONIC

The tornado siren failed to warn citizens of danger because it was knocked over by high winds.

• VERBAL IRONY

• SITUATIONAL IRONY

• DRAMATIC IRONY