Irony in Literature

A character in a novel is described as very brave, but the reader knows that he is actually very cowardly. This is an example of:

• Situational irony

• Verbal irony

• Dramatic irony

• Cosmic irony

A character in a play says, "I can't wait to see what happens next," while the audience knows the character is about to face a tragic event. This is an example of:

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Cosmic irony

Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

• A fire station burns down

• Saying "What a nice weather!" during a storm

• A character in a horror movie enters a dark basement

• A teacher mispronounces a word while teaching English

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates dramatic irony?

• A character unknowingly drinks poison, but the audience knows it is poison

• A character sarcastically says, "What a beautiful day!" during a hurricane

• A character wins the lottery but loses the ticket

• A character finds a lost item in the last place they look

A man steps aside to avoid being splashed by a wet dog, only to fall into a pool. This is an example of:

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Cosmic irony

What type of irony is present when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what was expected?

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Cosmic irony

What is dramatic irony?

• When the audience knows something the characters do not

• When characters know more than the audience

• When the setting is ironic

• When irony is used in dialogue

Which type of irony is used when a character says something but means the opposite?

• Dramatic irony

• Situational irony

• Verbal irony

• Literal irony

In which type of irony does the audience have more information than the characters?

• Dramatic irony

• Situational irony

• Verbal irony

• Literal irony

Which of the following best defines irony in literature?

• A) A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning

• B) A narrative technique that involves the use of symbols

• C) A method of storytelling that focuses on character development

• D) A style of writing that emphasizes factual accuracy