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Funny Irony Examples
100
Name the type of irony represented:
Simba believes that he is responsible for his father's death, when in reality, it is his uncle Scar that was the cause.
What is dramatic irony?
100
Name the type of irony represented:
Barry Allen, a mild-mannered forensic investigator, is moonlighting as The Flash, but few people know about his super-hero identity.
What is dramatic irony?
100
Name the type of irony represented:
Della sells her hair to buy her husband a chain for his watch, only to find out that her husband has sold his watch to buy combs for her hair.
What is situational?
100
This character is famous for this example of verbal irony.
“Look at that, Abu! It’s not every day you see a horse with two rear ends.”
Who is Aladdin?
100
This is the most frequently shoplifted book in the world.
What is the Bible?
200
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In the movie, The Incredibles, Mr. Incredible is sued by someone he saved during their suicide attempt.
What is situational irony?
200
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Stranger Things-Dustin: Did you see what she just did to the van?!
Mike: No, Dustin, we missed it. (Rolls eyes)
What is verbal irony?
200
Name the type of irony represented:
A teacher that hates kids.
What is situational?
200
Name the character the matches this famous quote.
"What do you want me to do? Dress in drag and do the Hula?!"
Who is Timon?
200
This fast food company once dedicated a section of it's handbook to avoiding eating their own food for the sake of their health.
What is McDonald's?
300
Name the type of irony represented:
Mulan pretends to be a man to protect her father from military service.
What is dramatic irony?
300
What is situational irony?
300
Name the type of irony represented:
Othello is unaware that Iago is threatening to bring about not only the end of Othello's marriage, but an end to his life.
What is dramatic irony?
300
"Can I stay with you...please?"
"Of course!"
"Really?!"
"No"
Who is Shrek?
300
The inventor of this everyday item refused to keep one in his study/office.
What is the telephone?
400
Name the type of irony represented:
Scar: No, I'm sorry Simba; I just can't tell you. Simba: Why not?
Scar: Simba, Simba; I'm only looking out for the well-being of my favorite nephew.
Simba: Yeah, right; I'm your only nephew.
What is verbal?
400
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What is verbal irony?
400
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Despite the seemingly ridiculous idea that aliens have arrived on Maple Street, it's apparent in the final moments of the show that it is in fact true. We learn this but the characters never do.
What is dramatic irony?
400
Name that character:
--Take away the suit, who are you?
--A genius, billionaire, philanthropist-playboy.
Who is Iron Man?
400
The creator of this online dating website encouraged everyone he knew to get involved in it including his girlfriend, who eventually left him for someone she met on the app.
What is Match.com?
500
Name the type of irony represented:
In the Outsider's movie, Dallas' gun is empty when the police shoot him.
What is dramatic irony?
500
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In the Haunting of Hill House, Nell is repeatedly haunted by the ghost of the "Bent-Neck-Lady" and we come to find out, that even though the visitation started when she was a child, eventually we discover it's a foretelling of her own future.
What is situational irony?