Irony (AQA GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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What does irony relate to in a piece of writing?
What does irony relate to in a piece of writing?
Tone and meaning
When writers use irony, what do they express?
When writers use irony, what do they express?
The opposite of what they actually mean
What is the most important skill for spotting irony?
What is the most important skill for spotting irony?
Reading the context carefully
What does context include when identifying irony?
What does context include when identifying irony?
Situation, setting, & surrounding details
Why do writers use irony?
Why do writers use irony?
To make writing engaging or humorous
Why is describing rain as 'perfect weather for a barbecue' ironic?
Why is describing rain as 'perfect weather for a barbecue' ironic?
Rain is terrible for outdoor cooking
When analysing irony, what should you focus on?
When analysing irony, what should you focus on?
What characters say vs what they mean
What can irony sometimes reveal about characters?
What can irony sometimes reveal about characters?
Their true feelings or flaws
What is Step 1 when analysing ironic language?
What is Step 1 when analysing ironic language?
Explain what is said literally
Why can irony be tricky to spot?
Why can irony be tricky to spot?
Words have different meanings by context
Is negative or critical language automatically ironic?
Is negative or critical language automatically ironic?
No, it requires clear contrast
What does true irony require?
What does true irony require?
Clear contrast & contextual evidence