Mastering Irony

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Which type of irony is used in the short story 'The Gift of the Magi'?

Cosmic irony

Dramatic irony

Verbal irony

Situational irony (correct)

What is the main purpose of dramatic irony in a play?

To entertain the audience

To create suspense (correct)

To educate the audience

To confuse the audience

Which type of irony is depicted in the novel 'The Go-Between'?

Verbal irony

Structural irony (correct)

Cosmic irony

Tragic irony

Which type of irony occurs when someone pretends ignorance to reveal someone else's ignorance or inconsistency?

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What is the purpose of using verbal irony in literature?

To create humor Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is used when the actual meaning of a word is the opposite of what is stated?

Verbal irony Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of situational irony in the text?

Mrs. Mallard's reaction to her husband's death Signup and view all the answers

Which character in the text represents society's expectations about a woman's role in marriage?

Mrs. Mallard Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony in the text?

Romeo and Juliet's tragic ending Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of verbal irony in the text?

Scar's surprise for Simba Signup and view all the answers

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Which type of irony is used in the short story 'The Gift of the Magi'?

What is the main purpose of dramatic irony in a play?

Which type of irony is depicted in the novel 'The Go-Between'?

Which type of irony occurs when someone pretends ignorance to reveal someone else's ignorance or inconsistency?

What is the purpose of using verbal irony in literature?

Which literary device is used when the actual meaning of a word is the opposite of what is stated?

Which of the following is an example of situational irony in the text?

Which character in the text represents society's expectations about a woman's role in marriage?

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony in the text?

Which of the following is an example of verbal irony in the text?

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