The Three Types of Irony

Master situational, dramatic, and verbal irony with clear definitions and examples!

Flavor #1 : Situational Irony Watch the video and answer the questions within. Flavor #2 : Dramatic Irony Watch the video and answer the questions within. Flavor #3 : Verbal Irony Watch the video and answer the questions within. Match each type of irony to it's definition. Dramatic Irony When the audience understands or knows something that the speaker or character does not. Verbal Irony When a speaker says one thing but means another. Situational Irony When we expect something to happen and the opposite occurs. A world-class Olympic swimmer drowns in his hot tub. This is... Dramatic Irony Verbal Irony Situational Irony Not Ironic You're watching a movie. A young man enters the room. Behind him, you see The Boogie Man wielding a knife. This is... Dramatic Irony Verbal Irony Situational Irony Not Ironic Suzy Q has been hunting with her father since she was a child. On Thanksgiving morning, she goes hunting and returns with three turkeys for dinner. This is... Dramatic Irony Verbal Irony Situational Irony Not Ironic Bob has always struggled in math class. When he had to take algebra, he made an effort to focus and and questions in class. He studied his notes each night and asked for a peer tutor. On the first big test, Bob earned an A+. Dramatic Irony Verbal Irony Situational Irony Not Ironic Mr. H visited the sushi buffet with some friends. On his first trip to the buffet, he returned with a plate in each hand and had a waiter carrying two more for him. His buddy said, "You don't have much of an appetite today, do you?" This is... Dramatic Irony Verbal Irony Situational Irony Not Ironic Answer in complete sentences. Identify the type of irony. Explain why the picture is ironic. Answer in complete sentences. Identify the type of irony. Explain why the picture is ironic. Answer in complete sentences. Identify the type of irony. Explain why the picture is ironic.