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3 Types of Irony

  • Game Code: 855336
  •  English    20     Public
    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
  • Irony operates off of what?
    Expectations
  •  20
  • 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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  •  5
  • What is situational Irony?
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  •  5
  • What is dramatic Irony?
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  •  5
  • Provide an example of situational irony.
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  •  25
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