2.1.7.2 - Situational Irony

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define situational irony in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the contrast between expectation and reality.

Question 2

Easy

Give a simple example of situational irony.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What place is traditionally quiet and safe?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is situational irony?

  • A discrepancy between what is expected and what happens
  • A character saying one thing but meaning another
  • An event where the audience knows something the character does not

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the difference between expectation and actual outcome.

Question 2

True or False: Situational irony can enhance the theme of a work.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the layers of meaning in stories.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a short story that incorporates at least two examples of situational irony. Explain how each example enhances the reader's understanding of the plot.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider contrasting character traits and their outcomes.

Question 2

Analyze a poem that features situational irony. Discuss how that irony contributes to the poem's overall theme.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for lines that contradict one another.

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