Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

A teacher forgets how to spell 'education'.

In literature, situational irony occurs when:

The outcome of a situation is the opposite of what was expected.

The audience knows something the characters do not.

A character says one thing but means another.

A character's actions have the opposite effect of what was intended.

Which sentence best illustrates situational irony?

The plumber's house has leaky pipes.

The chef cooked a delicious meal.

The artist paints a beautiful landscape.

Which of the following scenarios is NOT an example of situational irony?

A student studies all night and fails the test.

A baker forgets to add sugar to a cake.

How does situational irony differ from dramatic irony?

Situational irony is when the opposite of what is expected occurs.

Situational irony involves the audience knowing more than the characters.

Situational irony is when a character says something but means the opposite.

Situational irony is used to create tension.

Identify the situational irony in the following scenario: A marriage counselor files for divorce.

The counselor's personal life contradicts their professional role.

The counselor is unhappy in their marriage.

The counselor is unable to help their clients.

The counselor is too busy to focus on their own marriage.

In which of the following situations would you most likely find situational irony?

A weatherman gets caught in a storm without an umbrella.

Which of the following best describes situational irony in a narrative?

The plot twist is unexpected by both the characters and the audience.

A character's words contradict their actions.

The setting is different from what is described.

The theme is different from the main idea.

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What is situational irony?

when someone says the opposite of what they mean

when the opposite of what we expect to happen, happens.

when the audience knows something that the character don't

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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verbal irony

situational irony

not ironic

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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verbal irony

situational irony

not ironic

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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Situational Irony

Verbal Irony

Not Ironic

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What type of irony does this photo exhibit?

Situational

Verbal

Dramatic

None

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What example of irony can be found in this picture?

dramatic

verbal

situational

none

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What type of irony does this photo exhibit?

Situational

Verbal

Dramatic

None

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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