Question

What is verbal irony?
Group of answer choices

When a character's actions matches their words

When the audience knows something that the characters do not

When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected

When a character says one thing but means the opposite

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Question 22 pts
Which of the following is an example of situational irony?
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A character says, “I love waking up early,” but looks tired and annoyed

The weather shows rain and it ends up raining

A fire station burns down

A character is unaware of a secret that the audience knows

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Question 32 pts
Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?
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A character says it is raining cats and dogs

A character says they don't like a movie, but later watches it again

A character makes a wish that comes true in an unexpected way

A character in a horror movie hears strange noises but ignores them, while the audience knows danger is near

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Question 42 pts
Why is irony important in literature?
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It helps to build suspense, humor, and create surprise

It helps to create the setting

It confuses the reader

It provides characters and setting

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Question 52 pts
Which of the following is an example of verbal irony?
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A character gets caught in a rainstorm but says, "What a beautiful day!"

A character is in a dangerous situation, but the story leads the reader to think they are safe

A character gets a promotion at work, but later loses their job

The audience knows something that the characters do not

Answer 1

Here are the correct answers:

1. When a character says one thing but means the opposite
2. A fire station burns down
3. A character in a horror movie hears strange noises but ignores them, while the audience knows danger is near
4. It helps to build suspense, humor, and create surprise
5. A character gets caught in a rainstorm but says, "What a beautiful day!"