Reading Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Irony vs. Sarcasm Worksheet
A printable reading worksheet for grades 6-9 on the difference between irony and sarcasm. Students learn that sarcasm is one kind of verbal irony with a target and the intent to sting, and that situational and dramatic irony involve no speaker at all, then match eight clues and answer four questions. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Reading
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Irony vs. Sarcasm, literary devices
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Learning Objective
Students will explain why all sarcasm is verbal irony while not all irony is sarcasm.
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Sarcasm is one kind of verbal irony, set apart by having a target and the intent to sting, so every piece of sarcasm is irony while plenty of irony is not sarcasm. This worksheet teaches that relationship and adds the two kinds of irony that involve no speaker at all.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines irony, verbal irony, sarcasm, target, situational irony, dramatic irony, tone, and sincere. Section A has eight clues to match to the correct term. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the Irony and Types of Irony worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the terms.
Match each clue to its term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Types of Irony Worksheet for more practice.
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