Practice Dramatic Irony and Humor - 4.5.3 | Module 4: Snapshots - Supplementary Reader | CBSE Grade 11 English
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4.5.3 - Dramatic Irony and Humor

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define 'Dramatic Irony'.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about what makes the audience laugh while characters remain oblivious.

Question 2

Easy

What is an example of Situational Humor in 'Mother's Day'?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider how the family's reactions change from confused to shocked.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main source of humor in 'Mother's Day'?

  • Dramatic Irony
  • Character Relationships
  • Situational Humor

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider what the audience knows that the characters do not.

Question 2

True or False: Mrs. Fitzgerald becomes the assertive mother, highlighting the flaws in Mrs. Pearson's character.

  • True
  • False

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about how the personalities contrast.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate how the use of humor in 'Mother's Day' serves to critique the traditional family roles and expectations placed upon mothers.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider the juxtaposition of Mrs. Pearson's expected demeanor versus her actual transformation.

Question 2

Discuss how the dramatic irony contributes to the overall effectiveness of the humorous elements in 'Mother's Day'. Reflect on specific instances.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think of how the family responds to Mrs. Pearsonโ€™s boldness.

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