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Irony 101

Quiz by Lama Alshami

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  • Q1

    What is situational irony?

    When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

    When what is said is the opposite of what is meant

    When the audience knows something the character doesn't

    30s
  • Q2

    What is dramatic Irony?

    When the audience knows something the character doesn't

    When what is said is different than what is meant

    When what happens is the opposite of what is expected

    30s
  • Q3

    A pilot with a fear of heights. What type of irony is this?

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  • Q4

    A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said “wonderful weather we’re having!”

    What type of irony is here?

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    30s
  • Q5

    In the short story "The Gift of the Magi" Jim and Della sell their most prized possessions in order to be able to afford a gift no longer usable by the other because of the sacrifice each has made. 

    What type of irony is presented here?

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