6.4.1 - Irony
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Practice Questions
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Define verbal irony in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about sarcasm.
Give an example of situational irony.
💡 Hint: Consider places associated with safety.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of irony occurs when the outcome is contrary to what was expected?
💡 Hint: Think of surprises in stories.
Is verbal irony a deliberate contrast between a speaker's words and their actual meaning?
💡 Hint: Consider how sarcasm works.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a short story that incorporates all three types of irony (verbal, situational, and dramatic). Highlight the ironies used.
💡 Hint: Use characters, setting, and unforeseen events to illustrate each type.
Analyze a current popular film or book for irony. Identify specific scenes and discuss their significance.
💡 Hint: Look for scenes where character expectations are upended.
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