Irony and Puns

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

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. 

A pun ...

• is a form of poetry

• is when words with the same sounding beginning are used

• is a word that mimics the sound of the object or action it refers to

• is the creation of humour through multiple meaning or similar sounding words

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

Poor Steve was feeling down because none of his friends wished him a happy birthday at school that day. On his way home from school, he got a call from his mom telling him to stop at the neighbor's to pick up a package that was accidentally delivered to the wrong house. When Steve arrived and rang the bell, all of his friends and family jumped out from behind the furniture and yelled, "Surprise! Happy Birthday!" This is an example of what type of irony?

• DRAMATIC

• SITUATIONAL

• VERBAL

• NONE

What type of irony is this?

• verbal

• dramatic

• situational

The audience watches as Jack overhears his boss say that James will not get a promotion. Later in the play, Jack wishes James good luck with the promotion. Which type of irony is this?

• DRAMATIC

• SITUATIONAL

• VERBAL

• NONE

What kind of irony is this?

• verbal

• situational

• dramatic

• verbal irony
• dramatic irony
• situational irony
• none of the above

What type of irony?

• Verbal Irony

• Situational Irony

• Dramatic Irony