Types of Irony
A character says the oppostie of what they actually mean, often to be funny or sarcastic
What is verbal irony?
This 2021 Disney movie follows a magical family in Colombia, where each member has a unique gift except the main character.
What is Encanto
The writer's main point - the position they want the reader to believe.
What is a claim
A student says, "everyone in 8th grade is joining the track team, so that means I should too."
Bandwagon
This NFL quarterback has led the Kansas City Chiefs to multiple Super Bowl victories and is known for throwing over 5,000 yards in a season.
Who is Patrick Mahomes
The audience knows something important that the characters do NOT know.
What is dramatic irony?
In this tactical game, players choose “operators” with special abilities, like breaching walls, setting traps, or gathering intel.
What is Rainbow Six Siege
Facts, statistics, quotes, or examples used to support a claim
What is evidence
During a debate, one student says, "your idea is terrible because you're bad at math and can't even play video games"
Ad Hominem
This soccer legend has scored over 800 career goals and helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup.
Who is Lionel Messi
When the opposite of what you expect actually happens - like a fire station burning down
What is situational Irony
This action superhero gets beaten to a pulp every season, even though his name would suggest otherwise.
What is Invincible
Opposing viewpoint that shows the writer understands the other side.
What is a counterclaim
Red Herring
This NBA team won the 2023 championship behind Nikola Jokić’s dominant playoff performance, earning their first title in franchise history.
Who are the Denver Nuggets
A student says, "oh great, another pop quiz! I love these sooooooo much!"
What is verbal irony
In this 2023 movie, two brothers from Brooklyn get transported to a mystical kingdom, where they team up a Princess to stop a menacing villain.
What is the Super Mario Bros. Movie
Explanation of why the evidence actually proves the claim
What is reasoning
Slippery Slope
This NFL team has won the most Super Bowls in league history, tied at six championships with the New England Patriots.
What are the Pittsburgh Steelers
In a scary movie, the audience sees the villian hiding, but the main character walks right by them without noticing.
What is dramatic irony
This show’s mystery intensifies when a student's visions reveal that the monster terrorizing her school is connected to someone she trusted from the start.
What is Wednesday
How is an argument paper structured? How many paragraphs, and what goes in each paragraph.
5 paragraphs
intro, 3 body, conclusion
counterclaim in 3rd body paragraph
A student suggests "Maybe we should have shorter homework on weekends," and another replies, "so you think we should never learn anything again, typical."
Straw Man
This NBA point guard set the single‑season record for assists with 1,164 in the 1990–91 season, a mark that still hasn’t been broken.
Who is John Stockton