In Chapter 3, Cole burns down his shelter on the island. This is an example of what type of irony?
Identifying Irony in Touching Spirit Bear

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Robin Pereda
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Verbal irony
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
Answer explanation
Cole burning down his shelter is an example of situational irony because the action contradicts the expected outcome of seeking safety and survival on the island.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
When Cole claims he's changed and wants to join Circle Justice, but is actually planning to escape, this represents:
Dramatic irony
Verbal irony
Situational irony
Answer explanation
Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more than the characters. Here, Cole pretends to change while planning to escape, creating a contrast between his words and true intentions that the audience understands.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
The fact that Cole, who always wanted to be in control, ends up completely helpless after the bear attack represents:
Verbal irony
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
Answer explanation
Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected and what actually happens. Cole's desire for control contrasts sharply with his helplessness after the bear attack, highlighting this irony.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
When Edwin tells Cole "the island will be paradise" and Cole finds it to be anything but pleasant, this is an example of:
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Dramatic irony
Answer explanation
This is an example of situational irony because Edwin's statement about the island being 'paradise' contrasts sharply with Cole's actual unpleasant experience, highlighting the unexpected difference between expectation and reality.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Cole's statement "I love being alone" when he's actually terrified of solitude is an example of:
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Answer explanation
Cole's statement "I love being alone" contrasts with his true feelings of fear towards solitude. This discrepancy between what he says and what he means is a clear example of verbal irony.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
The readers knowing that Cole plans to escape while Garvey and Edwin believe he's reformed is:
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Dramatic irony
Answer explanation
Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not. Here, readers know Cole's escape plan while Garvey and Edwin believe he has changed, creating a contrast between their beliefs and the reality.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
When Cole says "This island is a joke" but later realizes it's actually his salvation, this represents:
Dramatic irony
Verbal irony
Situational irony
Answer explanation
Situational irony occurs when the outcome is different from what was expected. Cole initially views the island as a joke, but later realizes it is his salvation, highlighting the contrast between his expectations and reality.
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