Breaking the Ice

Which of these sentences show irony?

• I would pass along to any fish eggs reaching this column.

• I want to talk about dating.

• It was definitely a fun first date, featuring all the relaxed spontaneity of a real-estate closing.

• Pick up that phone!

How does Dave Barry ask Judy on a date?

• text message

• through Phil

• writes a letter

• calls her on the phone

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who takes Dave Barry on his date?

• his uncle

• his dad

• he drives

• his mom

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of these descriptions does the author use to show a humorous tone?

• sitting in the backseat 75 feet apart

• Call Phil.

• The key to successful dating is self-confidence.

• As a mature adult, I feel an obligation to help the younger generation.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Who keeps mocking Dave Barry in his imagination?

• Judy

• his mother

• Phil

• woodland creatures

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1