Verbal Irony
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an example of verbal irony?
A student who failed a test says, "Well, that went well."
A person walking in the rain without an umbrella says, "I just love getting soaked."
Saying "Great weather for a picnic!" during a thunderstorm.
Telling a friend "Good luck" before they perform in a play.
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CCSS.L.8.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the verbal irony in the following scenario: After a student receives a lower grade than expected, they say, "Just what I needed, another challenge."
They are genuinely excited about the challenge.
They are expressing disappointment sarcastically.
They are thanking the teacher for the grading.
They are indifferent about their grades.
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CCSS.L.8.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does sarcasm differ from verbal irony?
Sarcasm has a mocking tone, while verbal irony may not
Sarcasm is never ironic
Sarcasm is always a compliment
There is no difference; they are the same
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is verbal irony?
When what is said is different than what is meant
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.
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CCSS.L.8.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What's an example of verbal irony?
Chanting, "You're an awesome athlete!" to an Olympian
Saying, "Good job!" to someone who just rear ended a car
When the sun is shining and the birds are singing, you say, "Nice weather we're having, right?"
All of the above
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CCSS.L.8.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best definition of sarcasm
using verbal irony with attitude
being mean
saying something to annoy other people
being witty or clever
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is verbal 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 characters don't
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
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