Irony in Action: Verbal Irony Through Clips
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8th Grade
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Jenna Black
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By Little Bird Lessons
Exploring Irony Through Clips
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What is verbaL IRONY?
When a person says something but means the opposite, often to be funny or to emphasize a point.
For example, saying "Great job!" when someone makes a mistake.
Let's watch some verbal irony clips!
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Multiple Choice
Where's the verbal irony?
When Shrek and Donkey walk up the hill together.
When Donkey say's "Who would want to live in a place like that?"
When Shrek says "That would be my home."
When Donkey compliments Shrek's house.
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Worksheet
What happened? - Write a brief summary about what happened in this clip.
Why is this verbal irony? - Write about why Donkey complimenting Shrek's house is verbal irony and sarcasm.
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Multiple Select
Where's the verbal irony?
More than one answer can be correct.
When Regina compliments Cady's bracelets.
When Gretchen says "It's so fetch."
When Regina tells Cady that she is "so pretty."
When Cady says "Thank you."
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Worksheet
What happened? - Write a brief summary about what happened in this clip.
Why is this verbal irony? - Write about why Regina complimenting Cady's fit is verbally ironic.
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Multiple Select
Where's the verbal irony?
More than one answer can be correct.
When SpongeBob gives Sandy flowers.
When SpongeBob's hand crumbles.
When SpongeBob says "I can't imagine why."
When SpongeBob declares that he does not need water.
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Worksheet
What happened? - Write a brief summary about what happened in this clip.
Why is this verbal irony? - Write about why SpongeBob visiting Sandy has scenes with verbal irony.
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Multiple Select
Where's the verbal irony?
More than one answer can be correct.
When Jack says "It's such a pretty boat--ship."
When the soldiers tell Jack he can't be aboard the ship.
When Jack tells the soldiers what he plans to do with the ship.
When the soldiers speculate about whether Jack means what he says.
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Worksheet
What happened? - Write a brief summary about what happened in this clip.
Why is this verbal irony? - Write about why Jack's sarcasm is verbal irony.
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Poll
How confident do you feel about identifying verbal irony?
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