Understanding Types of Irony

Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

• A fire station burns down.

• A teacher gives a lecture on the importance of silence while talking loudly.

• A character in a play knows a secret that the audience does not.

What is verbal irony?

• When the audience knows something the characters do not.

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

• When the outcome is different from what was expected.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates dramatic irony?

• A character steps out into a storm and says, "What lovely weather we're having!"

• The audience knows the villain is hiding in the closet, but the hero does not.

• A student studies all night for a test and then finds out it was canceled.

Explain why a character saying "Oh, great!" when they spill their drink is an example of verbal irony.

• Because they are expressing happiness about the spill.

• Because they are saying the opposite of what they mean.

• Because they are unaware of the spill.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Identify the type of irony: A pilot has a fear of heights.

• Situational irony

• Verbal irony

• Dramatic irony

Why is it considered situational irony when a plumber's house has leaky pipes?

• Because the plumber is unaware of the leaks.

• Because it is unexpected for a plumber to have plumbing issues.

• Because the plumber is happy about the leaks.

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?

• A character in a movie is allergic to cats, but adopts one anyway.

• The audience knows the detective is the criminal, but the characters do not.

• A person says "What a beautiful day!" during a thunderstorm.

What makes a statement like "I just love getting caught in the rain without an umbrella" an example of verbal irony?

• The speaker actually enjoys getting wet.

• The speaker is expressing the opposite of their true feelings.

• The speaker is unaware of the rain.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Identify the type of irony: A librarian who dislikes reading.

• Situational irony

• Verbal irony

• Dramatic irony

Explain why it is dramatic irony when the audience knows the monster is behind the door, but the character does not.

• Because the character is aware of the monster.

• Because the audience has more information than the character.

• Because the character is pretending not to know.