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Different types of irony LL

Quiz by Catalina Benavides

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  • Q1
    What type of irony occurs when something turns out differently than expected?
    Situational irony
    Dramatic irony
    Verbal irony
    Sarcasm
    30s
  • Q2
    What type of irony involves the audience knowing something that the characters do not?
    Situational irony
    Dramatic irony
    Verbal irony
    Literal irony
    30s
  • Q3
    What type of irony is when someone says one thing but means another?
    Situational irony
    Dramatic irony
    Verbal irony
    Physical irony
    30s
  • Q4
    In a story, if a fire station burns down, what type of irony is being used?
    Verbal irony
    Dramatic irony
    Situational irony
    Tragic irony
    30s
  • Q5
    In a movie, if a character keeps bragging about their incredible luck and then wins the lottery, what type of irony is this?
    Sarcastic irony
    Situational irony
    Verbal irony
    Dramatic irony
    30s
  • Q6
    If a person buys a new car and then gets a flat tire on the way home, what type of irony does this illustrate?
    Cosmic irony
    Dramatic irony
    Verbal irony
    Situational irony
    30s
  • Q7
    In which scenario does dramatic irony occur?
    A character discovers a hidden talent.
    A character finds a new friend at school.
    A character is excited about an upcoming vacation.
    A character is searching for their lost pet, while the audience knows the pet is right behind them.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a good example of dramatic irony in a story?
    A character helps another character in distress.
    A character struggles to make a decision.
    A character finds an old photo.
    A character plans a surprise party for their friend, but the friend is actually aware of the party.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is a good example of situational irony?
    A park with no grass.
    A bookstore with new books.
    A car dealership that has no cars for sale.
    A zoo with no animals.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which scenario is not an example of situational irony?
    A firefighter with a fire alarm at home.
    A chef who only eats fast food.
    A lifeguard saving someone while on duty.
    A librarian who hates reading.
    30s

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