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?

<p>Verbal irony (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using verbal irony in literature?

<p>To create humor (A)</p> 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?

<p>Verbal irony (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mrs. Mallard's reaction to her husband's death (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mrs. Mallard (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Romeo and Juliet's tragic ending (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Scar's surprise for Simba (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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