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- 1. Multiple Choice
Verbal irony occurs:
when everyone knows what is being discussed except for one person
if the speaker doesn't realize they said something offensive
when the speakers says the opposite of what they mean
most often found in science fiction
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an example of verbal irony?
A best selling writer's recent novel is unsuccessful.
Saying "Oh great" after failing a test
A tall person is called "Shorty".
A left-handed person is called "Lefty".
- 3. Multiple Choice
Verbal Irony is when the character says exactly what they mean.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
What's an example of verbal irony?
When the sun is shining and the birds are singing, you say, "Nice weather we're having, right?"
Chanting, "You're a great athlete!" to an Olympian
Saying, "Good job!" to someone who just hit a car
All of the above
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which two things often occur simultaneously? Verbal irony and:
sarcasm
confusion
hatred
sincerity
- 6. Multiple Choice
Dramatic speech may also include the use of verbal irony.
True
False
- 7. Multiple Choice
"Sure I want to go hiking in the mountains... with a broken leg"
Not irony
Verbal irony
- 8. Multiple Choice
The dog sat on the porch because he was waiting for his owner.
Not irony
Verbal irony
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