Understanding Contradiction, Irony and Ambiguity

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates situational irony?

• A fire station burns down.

• A teacher gives a pop quiz on a day when all students are prepared.

• A cat chases a dog up a tree.

• A chef cooks a delicious meal.

In a play, the audience knows that the hero is hiding in the closet, but the villain does not. What type of irony is this an example of?

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

• Cosmic irony

Which of the following sentences contains ambiguity?

• The chicken is ready to eat.

• The sun rises in the east.

• Water boils at 100°C.

• The Earth orbits the sun.

Identify the contradiction in the following statement: "I always lie."

• The speaker is telling the truth.

• The speaker is lying.

• The statement is both true and false.

• The statement is neither true nor false.

Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

• A cat and a mouse falling in love.

• A cat chasing a mouse.

• A mouse running away from a cat.

• A cat who loves mice.

In a story, a character says, "I can't wait to see how this disaster turns out." What would the audience have to know for this to be dramatic irony?

• Who wins the superbowl

• The outcome of the disaster

• The cause of the disaster

• Who was involved in the disaster

Which sentence demonstrates ambiguity?

• The bat hit the windshield.

• The sky is blue.

• She is reading a book.

• He is running fast.

What is the contradiction in the statement: "This statement is false"?

• It is a true statement.

• It is a false statement.

• It cannot be true or false.

• It is both true and false.

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?

• A character unknowingly drinks poison, but the audience knows.

• A character finds a lost treasure.

• A character wins a lottery unexpectedly.

• A character tells a joke that everyone understands.

What is the difference between situational irony and coincidence?

• Expectation

• Outcome

• Intent

• Timing