1) What is the primary characteristic of verbal irony? a) Saying something and meaning exactly that b) Saying something that sounds positive but means the opposite c) Expressing emotions through exaggerated statements d) Creating tension through the difference between audience and character knowledge 2) Which type of irony involves a difference between what is expected to happen and what actually happens? a) Verbal irony b) Dramatic irony c) Situational irony d) Sustained irony 3) What makes dramatic irony particularly engaging for the audience? a) The characters know more than the audience b) The audience knows something the characters don’t c) It relies on humor rather than tension d) It is used for brief moments, not entire stories 4) In which type of irony does the ironic meaning run through an entire narrative or section of a text? a) Verbal irony b) Situational irony c) Dramatic irony d) Sustained irony 5) What is an example of situational irony? a) A character expressing sarcasm b) A fire station burning down c) The audience knowing Juliet is alive while Romeo thinks she is dead d) Using humor to critique societal norms 6) Which of the following is NOT a function of irony? a) Criticism and satire b) Emotional impact c) Directly stating opinions d) Creating humor through contrast

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