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Irony Practice

Quiz by Michele Galvan

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23 questions
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  • Q1
    When the reader or audience knows something the characters don't.
    Dramatic Irony
    30s
  • Q2
    There is a monster in the house. The people watching the movie know this, but the middle school students in the movie don't, so they walk inside the house and are doomed!
    Dramatic Irony - house
    30s
  • Q3
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    Dramatic Irony - outhouse
    30s
  • Q4
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    Dramatic Irony-famous movie
    30s
  • Q5
    When the opposite of what is supposed to happen, happens.
    Situational Irony
    30s
  • Q6
    The "Caution Wet Floor Sign" slips on the wet floor.
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    Situational Irony-sign
    30s
  • Q7
    The super-smart student, can't figure out why the door won't open.
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    Situational Irony-direction
    30s
  • Q8
    The men are taking an escalator up to the fitness center.
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    Situational Irony-gym
    30s
  • Q9
    Dog chasing cat vs. cat chasing dog.
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    Situational Irony-pet
    30s
  • Q10
    When a person says the opposite of what they mean.
    Verbal Irony
    30s
  • Q11
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    Verbal Irony-outside
    30s
  • Q12
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    Verbal Irony-prisoner
    30s
  • Q13
    That was a clear as mud.
    Verbal Irony-clarify
    30s
  • Q14
    I just love going to the dentist to get my cavities filled!
    Verbal Irony-teeth
    30s
  • Q15
    The waitress asks, "How was dessert?"
    Verbal Irony-restaurant
    30s

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