Irony: Dramatic, Situational, an Verbal
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Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 8
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Irony, Dramatic, Situational, Verbal
Lesson Description: This lesson covers the three types of irony. The video explains each of the three types of irony in detail. The quiz requires recall of the material and application of the material. Success Criteria: I can identify, explain, and apply the principles of dramatic irony, situational irony, and verbal irony in real-world scenarios.

  • Other ELAGSE8L5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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Video : What is Irony? Exploring Situational, Dramatic, and Verbal Irony
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: This video provides explanations and examples for the three types of irony.
Quiz : Three Types of Irony
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

Irony is a ________________ between what is expected and what actually happens. 

Question #2

_________________ irony is when what happens is the opposite of what you think will happen. 

Question #3

_________________ irony is when the audience or reader knows something that the characters do not.

Question #4

Dramatic Irony creates _____________ and ______________. It is commonly used in horror films. 

Question #5

__________________ irony is when the opposite of what what is meant is said. 

Question #6

Situational irony is easily confused with a __________________. 

Question #7
Is this an example of irony?My friend and I share the same birthday. 
Question #8

Identify the type of irony used.

A couple catches a taxi cab where there is a murder suspect disguised as the driver. 

Question #9

What type of irony is the teacher using when he asks, "How clear are my directions? Clear as mud?"

Question #10

What type of irony is found in this scenario? 

The Okefenokee Swamp Park shut down their boat rides because there was too much water in the canal.  

Description: Take your time and read each question carefully! You must score at least 8 questions correctly before you are able to move on to the additional practice assignment.
Forum : Irony
Instructions: This discussion forum will have questions for students to respond to. Students are responsible for posting one initial and one peer response for the topic.
There are no forum posts.
Description: Provide one example of irony that was not used in the video or on the quiz. This may be dramatic, situational, or verbal irony.
Resources : Additional Irony Resources
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Irony Quizizz
This is a great practice interactive.
Situational Irony
Provides more details on situational irony.
Dramatic Irony
Provides more detail on dramatic irony.
Description: Please view these resources to gain a deeper understanding of the three types of irony.