Situational Irony

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1. What is situational irony?

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Situational irony is when reality is the opposite of what we expect to happen.

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Situational Irony - Quiz

Situational irony occurs when outcomes sharply contrast with expectations. In this situational irony quiz, you’ll analyze scenarios where events unfold in unexpected ways. You’ll practice identifying the setup, the anticipated result, and the surprising outcome that creates irony. Through real-world and literary examples, you’ll develop a sharper sense of how... see moresituational irony creates humor, tension, or deeper meaning in stories and everyday situations.
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2. Which is an example of situational irony?

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It’s unexpected for a fire station to catch fire.

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3. Situational irony is always negative.

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It can be funny, shocking, or even joyful — it just surprises us.

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4. Which situation shows irony?

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It’s the opposite of what’s expected of a police officer.

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5. Situational irony makes readers feel ________.

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It gives a twist that changes what we predict.

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6. Situational irony often includes a twist ending.

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Situational irony frequently surprises the reader because events turn out differently than expected.

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7. Which event is ironic?

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Chefs are expected to enjoy food, so hating food is unexpected and ironic.

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8. Situational irony can teach a lesson about life.

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Situational irony can highlight life lessons by showing unexpected outcomes.

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9. A weather reporter gets caught in the rain without an umbrella. What kind of irony is this?

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Weather reporters are expected to prepare for weather, so this outcome is ironic.

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10. Which line best shows situational irony?

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Plumbers fix sinks, so having a leaking sink is unexpected and ironic.

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11. Why do authors use situational irony?

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Situational irony adds surprise and deeper meaning, making stories more engaging.

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12. Which event is NOT situational irony?

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Cats chasing mice is normal — not ironic.

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13. Match the situation to the irony type:

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Situational irony occurs when the outcome is the opposite of what is expected. Verbal irony happens when someone says the opposite of what they mean. Dramatic irony occurs when the reader knows something the character does not.

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14. “The math teacher forgets how to add” shows—

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A math teacher is expected to know math, so forgetting how to add is unexpected, making it situational irony.

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15. Situational irony shows the difference between what we expect and what actually ________.

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Situational irony focuses on the contrast between expectation and what really happens.

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What is situational irony?
Which is an example of situational irony?
Situational irony is always negative.
Which situation shows irony?
Situational irony makes readers feel ________.
Situational irony often includes a twist ending.
Which event is ironic?
Situational irony can teach a lesson about life.
A weather reporter gets caught in the rain without an umbrella. What...
Which line best shows situational irony?
Why do authors use situational irony?
Which event is NOT situational irony?
Match the situation to the irony type:
“The math teacher forgets how to add” shows—
Situational irony shows the difference between what we expect and what...
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