Irony Intro Flashcards
1
Q
Irony is about
A
Expectations
2
Q
the opposite of what is expected
A
Irony
3
Q
3 kinds of Irony
A
Verbal, Dramatic, and Situational
4
Q
When a character says one thing but means the other is called what
A
Sarcasm
5
Q
What type of Irony:
When the reader understands more about the events of a story than a character
A
Dramatic Irony
6
Q
What type of Irony:
When what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected
A
SItuational Irony
7
Q
What type of Irony:
When a character says one thing but means the other
A
Verbal Irony
8
Q
If it’s sarcasm it’s what type of Irony?
A
Verbal
9
Q
If it’s about the character it’s what type of Irony?
A
Dramatic
10
Q
If it’s the opposite of what the audience and characters expected it’s what type of Irony?
A
Situational
