Satire and Irony

What satirical technique is being employed?

• Exaggeration

• Irony

Identify the type of irony.

• verbal irony

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

• not irony; a coincidence

Identify the type of irony.

• verbal irony

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

• not irony; a coincidence

Identify the type of irony.

• verbal irony

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

• not irony; a coincidence

Which of the following best describes the use of irony in satire?

• Presenting something as less important than it actually is

• Using a serious tone to discuss trivial matters

• Saying the opposite of what is meant to highlight absurdity

• Offering praise to criticize or highlight flaws

When the exact opposite of what is expected happens it is called (a)   .

• situational irony

• verbal irony

• dramatic irony

Which of the following best exemplifies irony in a satirical piece?

• A character who is a thief lectures others on morality

• A detailed description of a setting

• A straightforward recounting of events

• Dialogue that advances the plot without underlying meanings

Which technique is NOT typically used in satire?

• Irony

• Exaggeration

• Literal interpretation

• Parody

What kind of satire is this mostly representative of?​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)  

• Incongruity

• Exaggeration

• Parody

• Reversal

What kind of satire is this mostly representative of?​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)   ​

• Exaggeration

• Parody

• Reversal

• Incongruity