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3 Types of Irony

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    This game deals with verbal, situational, and dramatic Irony. Definitions and scenarios from Ereading Worksheets are used to assess student knowledge of Irony.
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  • This type of Irony is when something is said that is opposite of what is meant.
    Verbal
  •  10
  • This type of Irony is when the reader knows something that a character doesn't.
    Dramatic
  •  10
  • This type of irony is when the opposite of what is expected happens and is unexpected by everyone.
    Situational
  •  10
  • There are roaches infesting the office of a pest control service.
    Situational
  •  15
  • Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness"
    Verbal
  •  15
  • The reader knows that a storm is coming, but the children playing on the playground do not.
    Dramatic
  •  15
  • In Romeo and Juliet, the reader knows that Juliet had faked her death, but Romeo does not.
    Dramatic
  •  15
  • A person running for the State Treasurer office (the person over the money) is actually bankrupt and hasn't paid taxes for two years.
    Situational
  •  15
  • You'll never believe it! My English teacher just failed her book report!
    Situational
  •  15
  • A pilot who is afraid of heights.
    Situational
  •  15
  • A fisherman sits peacefully in his boat, but the audience sees a giant shark lurking just below.
    Dramatic
  •  25
  • What is verbal Irony?
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  •  15
  • What is situational Irony?
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  •  15
  • What is dramatic Irony?
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  •  15
  • Jack Johnson, a long-time vegan, just won the annual BBQ ribs grilling contest. Explain why this is situational irony.
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  •  25
  • Samantha accidentally poured salt in the punch instead of sugar and now the drink is salty. She decided not to tell anybody. The party guests start to become sick but they don't know why. Why is this dramatic irony?
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  •  25