Understanding the 3 Types of Irony

Which type of irony involves sarcasm?

• Situational

• Verbal

• Dramatic

• Literal

Which type of irony involves saying one thing but meaning another?

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Verbal

• None of the above

Which type of irony is used when the audience knows the fate of a character before the character does?

• Situational

• Dramatic

• Verbal

• None of the above

Irony deals with _______ the reader's expectations.

• A) meeting

• B) subverting

• C) ignoring

• D) enhancing

Irony is described as going against the reader's _______.

• hopes

• expectations

• dreams

• ideas

Which of the following is an example of verbal irony?

• A) "Those are the most stylish shoes I’ve ever seen! Are they for clowns?"

• B) "I love doing homework every night!"

• C) "The sun is shining brightly today."

• D) "I enjoy eating ice cream."

What is the definition of situational irony?

• When an event occurs that is the opposite of what is expected to occur.

• When a character says something but means the opposite.

• When the audience knows something the characters do not.

• When a story has a happy ending.

Fill in the blank: A marriage counselor filing for a third divorce is an example of ______.

• A) Dramatic irony

• B) Situational irony

• C) Verbal irony

• D) Cosmic irony

Fill in the blank: Dramatic Irony is when the audience is aware of something important a character in a story is not ______ of.

• afraid

• aware

• proud

• ashamed

Fill in the blank: Dramatic Irony often creates a sense of ______ in the audience.

• relief

• tension

• joy

• indifference