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    This document provides three examples of different types of irony and asks the reader to identify which type of irony is being used in each example and explain their answer. The three main types of irony discussed are dramatic irony, situational irony, and verbal irony.

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    This document provides three examples of different types of irony and asks the reader to identify which type of irony is being used in each example and explain their answer. The three main types of irony discussed are dramatic irony, situational irony, and verbal irony.

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    This document provides three examples of different types of irony and asks the reader to identify which type of irony is being used in each example and explain their answer. The three main types of irony discussed are dramatic irony, situational irony, and verbal irony.

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    Identifying Irony

    Directions: Read the following examples of irony. Determine which of the three types of irony are being used and
    then explain your answer.

    Dramatic Irony- this occurs when the reader or audience understands more about the events of a story than a character.

    Situational Irony- this occurs when what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected or appropriate.

    Verbal Irony- a character says one thing but really means the opposite.

    1. A mean old man ate a large meal at a restaurant. The waitress tried to provide him with excellent service,
    but every time she brought him a dish, he complained. First he thought that the soup was too cold when it
    was hot. Then he said that his steak was dry and chewy, when it was moist and succulent. Then he
    complained that one of her blonde hairs was in his mashed potatoes, but the hair was actually grey like
    his own. She remained patient and continued to try to help him until the end of the meal, when he left
    her a quarter for a tip. She replied on his way out, “Thank you for the generous tip, Mister.”

    Which type of irony is used? __________________________________________________________

    Explain your answer:

    2. Tom has always like Lucy, but Lucy has always thought Tom was annoying and unattractive. One day, Lucy
    comes home to find an eviction notice on her door. Apparently, her roommate had been spending the
    rent money that Lucy was giving her on other things. Lucy only has 24 hours to get all her stuff over to her
    mom’s house, and Lucy doesn’t even own a car. But Tom has a truck. So, Lucy calls up Tom and asks him
    how he’s doing. She tells him that she’s always thought he was funny, and that they should hang out
    sometime. Tom thinks Lucy has finally come around and is beginning to like her. He also thinks that his
    jokes are funny because she is laughing after everything that he says.

    Which type of irony is used? ______________________________________________________

    Explain your answer:

    3. The rapper Eminem is well-known for his song writing ability, but he is equally known for his shockingly
    profane and obscene lyrical content. Eminem has made a fortune selling his curse filled songs to millions
    of children around the world. But, on a 60 Minutes interview, Eminem claimed that there was no swearing
    in his own home and that his children were not allowed to play music with curse words, including his own
    tracks.

    Which type of irony is used? ______________________________________________________

    Explain your answer:

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