Irony Quiz

Irony in Literature

• Dramatic irony: a literary device where the audience knows something that the characters in the story do not, often creating a sense of tension or anticipation.

Types of Irony

• Situational irony: a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens, often with a humorous or unexpected twist.
• Dramatic irony vs. situational irony: dramatic irony involves the audience's knowledge, while situational irony is a contrast between expectation and reality.

Examples of Irony

• The Gift of the Magi: O. Henry's story portrays situational irony, where a young couple sacrifices their most precious possessions to buy Christmas gifts for each other, only to find they cannot use them.

Irony in Storytelling

• Effect of irony: creates a sense of tension, anticipation, or surprise, engaging the audience and adding depth to the story.

Dramatic Irony in Othello

• Othello's unawareness: the audience is aware of Iago's deceit, while Othello is not, creating a sense of dramatic irony that heightens the emotional impact of the story.