Practice
Identify what type of irony each sentence uses.
1. I am so happy I got a broken iPhone 6.
2. I studied hard for my science test and I knew I was going to get an A. It turned out that the science test was next week.
3. I opened the door to the closet and I realize I opened the door to the garage.
4. I wanted a PlayStation for Christmas, and I got one.
5. He was as loud as a mouse.
6. I knew we were going to win the football game, and we did.
7. You are as neat as a trash can.
8. I thought I was going to be late for school, but it snowed that day.
9. This is as soft as a brick.
10 I knew I was going to get a 100 on my test and I did.
Answer Key
1. verbal
2. situational
3. situational
4. dramatic
5. verbal
6. dramatic
7. verbal
8. situational
9. verbal
10. ddramatic
1. I am so happy I got a broken iPhone 6.
2. I studied hard for my science test and I knew I was going to get an A. It turned out that the science test was next week.
3. I opened the door to the closet and I realize I opened the door to the garage.
4. I wanted a PlayStation for Christmas, and I got one.
5. He was as loud as a mouse.
6. I knew we were going to win the football game, and we did.
7. You are as neat as a trash can.
8. I thought I was going to be late for school, but it snowed that day.
9. This is as soft as a brick.
10 I knew I was going to get a 100 on my test and I did.
Answer Key
1. verbal
2. situational
3. situational
4. dramatic
5. verbal
6. dramatic
7. verbal
8. situational
9. verbal
10. ddramatic