IRONY - Let's PRACTICE IT!

Irony is the contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.

“Lovely weather we’re having,” He growled as he walked through the pouring rain.

This is an example of which type of IRONY:

In the movie, Titanic, right before the ship hits the iceberg a character states, “That’s so beautiful I could just die.” The audience is aware that the ship is going to sink and that the character will likely die. The character, however, remains unaware.

The form of irony used above is:

A robber steals valuables from a police station.

The sentence above is an example of which form of irony?

Which form of IRONY is being used?

The locker room smells amazing!

Awesome! Another homework packet!

Which form of irony is being used?

When Romeo believes Juliet is dead, but the audience knows that she has only been given a potion to sleep.

What type of irony does this image display?

Which form of irony is being used?

John’s parents are proud of the “A” he got on the test, but we know he cheated.

Sam writes a love poem to Jenny but we know that Jenny loves Peter.