Watch your Irony! (movies and shows)
Olaf is just coming out of the woods after being chased by the monster Elsa created in her castle. When the monster comes into view, Olaf calls him Marshmallow even though he is anything but sweet and fluffy.
What kind of Irony? Explain.
Verbal- we know the monster is NOT a sweet fluffy marshmallow, it's a monster.
It's pouring rain outside. Wilson steps outside and says, "This is the most beautiful day I have ever seen!"
Verbal because it is sarcastic. He is stating the opposite of what is actually happening.
Your friend is 6'8", but his nickname is "Shorty"
situational irony
What is ironic about the movie Toy Story?
The audience knows the toys come to life, but the human characters in the movie have no idea.
Situation: Horror movie moment.
A girl slowly creeps down the hallway in the dark, she is about to turn around the corner. The camera turns and we, the audience, see a huge monster waiting for her. She doesn't see it. What kind of irony is this?
This is dramatic irony because we, the audience/reader see what's about to happen and the character does not.
You'll love hanging out with my sister. She's as friendly as a rattlesnake.
verbal irony
The opening scene where Mr. Incredible gets sued for hurting someone while saving that person’s life.
What kind of irony. Please explain WHY you chose this.
Situational irony- we would expect that the person he saved would be thankful!
A group of characters go on a quest to fulfill their hearts’ desires and instead of doing so they realize that they already had what they wanted all along.
Situational Irony- It is unexpected because the reader might assume that all of their desires will be gifted to the four main characters but, in the end, it’s unnecessary.
In a movie, a man tells a woman that he loves her and wants to marry her. The audience knows the man is already married and is planning to move away the next day.
dramatic irony
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What is the dramatic irony in the movie Mulan? It has something to do with her identity.
The dramatic irony is that the audience know Mulan is not really a man, the rest of the cast does not know her true gender identity.
A firehouse burns down to the ground
Situational Irony
Tommy's mother came in from mowing the lawn to find Tommy sprawled on the couch playing a video game. "I hate to bother you," she said, "since you're obviously doing something really important, but I need you to come outside and rake the leaves."
verbal irony
Think of a movie or tv show which has either situational, dramatic, or verbal irony. Be prepared to explain. (Not the Spongebob maniac scene)
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Create an example of dramatic irony, situational irony, and verbal irony.
You have 3 minutes. GO!
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Jimmy tells his mom that he is late getting home from school because he stayed to help a classmate with a project. Jimmy's mom has already received a phone call from the school and knows that he is late because he had detention.
dramatic irony