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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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Jack Johnson, a long-time vegan, just won the annual BBQ ribs grilling contest. Explain why this is situational irony.
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Provide an example of verbal irony.
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Provide and example of dramatic irony
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Provide an example of situational irony.
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What is dramatic Irony?
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What is situational Irony?
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What is verbal Irony?
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A fisherman sits peacefully in his boat, but the audience sees a giant shark lurking just below.
Dramatic
A pilot who is afraid of heights.
Situational
You'll never believe it! My English teacher just failed her book report!
Situational
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
In Romeo and Juliet, the reader knows that Juliet had faked her death, but Romeo does not
Dramatic
The reader knows that a storm is coming, but the children playing on the playground do not
Dramatic
Looking at her son's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness"
Verbal
There are roaches infesting the office of a pest control service
Situational
Irony operates off of what?
Expectations
This type of irony is when the opposite of what is expected happens and is unexpected by everyone.
Situational
This type of Irony is when the reader knows something that a character doesn't.
Dramatic
This type of Irony is when something is said that is opposite of what is meant.
Verbal
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