Irony
What type of irony occurs when the opposite of what you expect happens?
situational irony
Which part of speech is a word that describes an action or state of being?
verb
What punctuation mark is used to show possession or to form contractions?
apostrophe
Which of the following is a transition word?
A) Because
B) However
C) And
B) However
What type of context clue is used when the author provides a definition or explanation for the unfamiliar word?
a) definition clue
b) synonym clue
c) antonym clue
a) definition clue
When a fire station burns down, what type of irony is this an example of?
situational irony
Which part of speech describes a noun or pronoun by telling what kind, how many, or which one?
adjective
Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?
comma
Which word is a conjunction used to show cause and effect?
A) Therefore
B) So
C) Meanwhile
B) So
In the sentence, She was feeling elated after receiving the good news, what type of context clue helps you understand the word "elated"?
a) synonym clue
b) antonym clue
c) definition clue
d) explanation clue
c) definition clue
In the novel Romeo and Juliet, the audience knows that Juliet is not really dead, but Romeo believes she is. What kind of irony is this an example of?
dramatic irony
Which part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence?
conjunction
What punctuation mark should you use at the end of a strong command or a forceful statement?
exclamation mark
Which of the following words is a transition word that introduces an opposite idea?
A) Moreover
B) However
C) For example
B) However
In the sentence, He was always gregarious, unlike his quiet and shy brother, what context clue helps you understand the meaning of gregarious?
a) synonym clue
b) antonym clue
c) definition clue
d) explanation clue
b) antonym clue
When there's a hurricane raging outside and someone remarks "what lovely weather we're having,"
verbal irony
What part of speech is used to replace a noun and avoid repetition?
pronoun
Does she eat green vegetables __
Name the punctuation mark needed to complete the sentence.
? Question Mark
Which of the following sentences uses a conjunction correctly?
A) I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.
B) I wanted to go to the park, meanwhile it started to rain.
C) I wanted to go to the park, however it started to rain.
A) I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.
What does prosperity mean in the sentence below?
There is great prosperity in the country, but many citizens are living in poverty.
A) A state of wealth and success
B) A feeling of fear
C) A time of peace
D) A period of sadness
A) A state of wealth and success
When the audience knows something the characters do not
dramatic irony
What part of speech is this word: lovingly?
adverb
I have no idea what they think of us?
Correct the punctuation mark.
I have no idea what they think of us!
Add an exclamation mark.
True of False. Transitional words or phrases help carry your thoughts forward from one sentence to another and one paragraph to another.
True
During the demonstration, a skirmish broke out and the police were called to restore order.
A) A peaceful conversation
B) A minor conflict or fight
C) A celebration
D) A surprise gift
B) A minor conflict or fight