Irony - Verbal, situational, and dramatic

situational

A cat is chasing a dog! What kind of irony is this?

dramatic

As movie-goers watch the swimmer, they know something this character does not. What kind of irony is this?

tone

Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character.

verbal

Daria does not look emotional. What kind of irony is this?

mood

Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader

verbal

Patrick is not laughing. What kind of irony is this?

situational

The Titanic was advertised as the ship that was so strong that it could not be sunk, even if it hit an iceberg. It sank on April 12th, 1912, on its very first voyage. What kind of irony is this?

dramatic

The criminal is making a break for freedom. We know there is a nasty surprise in store, but he doesn't. What kind of irony is this?

situational

The sign says "No Smoking on these Premises." There are cigarette butts all around it. What kind of irony is this?

dramatic

The swimmer does not seem to know there is a dangerous shark right behind him! What kind of irony is this?

situational

There is an escalator going up to this fitness center. No one is on the stairs. What kind of irony is this?

situational

This Pepsi truck is delivering Coca-Cola. What kind of irony is this?

situational

This Rustoleum paint can says it "stops rust," yet the can is rusting. What kind of irony is this?

situational

This bird is on a sign that shows that no birds are allowed. What kind of irony is this?

verbal

This is a list that is spray-painted onto the side of a house. It is definitely ironic. What kind of irony is this?

verbal

This is not lovely weather. What kind of irony is this?

verbal

This sounds sarcastic. What kind of irony is this?

situational

This tow truck is being towed... by another tow truck! What kind of irony is this?

suspense

a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.

foreshadowing

the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot, sometimes creating suspense because of the dramatic irony