What is verbal irony?
TED-Ed: What is verbal irony? - Christopher Warner

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Saying exactly what you mean
Saying the opposite of what you mean
Using words to express a compliment
Speaking in a monotone voice
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does sarcasm differ from verbal irony?
Sarcasm is always positive
Sarcasm includes a mocking tone
Sarcasm is the same as verbal irony
Sarcasm is always used in formal settings
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of sarcasm?
Saying 'Good luck' sincerely
Saying 'Awesome job' after someone wins a championship
Saying 'You're a talented athlete' to an Olympian
Saying 'Great weather we're having' during a storm
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic of sarcasm?
It often includes a mocking or mean tone
It is never used in humor
It is always sincere
It is always used to praise someone
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can verbal irony exist without sarcasm?
Yes, verbal irony can exist without sarcasm
Only when speaking to friends
No, they are always the same
Only in written form
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