Reading Worksheet · Grades 7–8
Types of Irony Worksheet
A printable reading worksheet for grades 7-8 on the types of irony. Students learn to tell verbal, situational, and dramatic irony apart, match seven terms to clues with an applied example, and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Reading
Grades
Grades 7–8
Skill Focus
Types of Irony, literary devices
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Irony is a contrast between what is expected and what really happens or is meant, and it comes in three main kinds: verbal, situational, and dramatic. This worksheet teaches the differences with clear definitions and examples.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines the three types and related terms. Section A has eight clue-matching items, the last an applied example. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Irony and Satire worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the three types of irony.
Match each clue to a 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 Irony Worksheet for more practice.
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Types of Irony Worksheet
A printable reading worksheet for grades 7-8 on the types of irony. Students learn to tell verbal, situational, and dramatic irony apart, match seven terms to clues with an applied example, and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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