Tell the type of irony.
Julie is planning to reveal her secret crush on Thomas
when she receives a love poem from Daniel.
situational
15
Tell the type of irony.
The winner of the annual St. Mary’s Benefit raffle for
$10,000 turns out to be Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world.
situational
20
Tell the type of irony.
Student: "Mr. Smith. I think you should allow me to write the test again because you didn't tell me to study for it!"
Teacher: "I will give it all the thought it deserves."
verbal
15
Tell the type of irony.
A woman, who never graduated from high school and cannot read or write very well, develops and runs a successful tutoring business for university students wishing to get good marks.
situational
15
Using the word "happy", create an example of verbal irony.
ex. I couldn't be happier that our test is tomorrow.
25
Tell the type of irony.
A movie you are watching shows a woman jogging in the park. The next scene shows a mountain lion lying in wait down the path where the woman is jogging.
dramatic
10
Using the word haunted; create an example of dramatic irony.
ex. As we watched Johnathon approach the haunted house we noticed the bloody body slumped over the chair on the porch, but Johnathon did not notice.
25
Tell the type of irony.
A marriage counselor files for divorce.
