Irony Quiz

Welcome to your Irony Quiz

1. What is the fundamental characteristic of irony?

2. Which type of irony involves saying the opposite of what one means?

3. Which type of irony occurs when an audience knows more than the character?

4. Which term refers to irony that mocks the belief that people control their own fate?

5. In which type of irony does the outcome differ dramatically from what was expected?

6. What is the main feature of Socratic irony?

7. Which rhetorical device is often mistaken for irony but differs in tone?

8. Which of the following best describes dramatic irony?

9. In literature, when a character says something but means the opposite, it is referred to as:

10. In Thomas Hardy's novels, the concept where fate is depicted as mocking human efforts is known as:

11. Which of the following best illustrates situational irony?

12. The term "Socratic irony" refers to:

13. When asked a question, for the seventh time, the teacher said, "Sure, I don't think I've answered that one enough times yet".

14. The audience knows the Titanic is going to sink but the actors get on the ship anyway.

15. Which literary device is closely related to irony but focuses on extreme understatement?

Girdhari Lal Suthar

Girdhari Lal Suthar is a dedicated Senior Teacher in English and the founder of Gyankundli.com. With 1.9 years of blogging experience, he shares valuable content on English Grammar, Literature, Language, and Educational updates, helping aspirants, students and teachers stay informed and prepared.

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