Irony Investigation: Identify Types of Irony

Identify irony in context in this helpful worksheet! Students will read through 10 different scenarios involving irony. They will need to identify which one of the three main types of irony appears in each scenario. This worksheet covers verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony. 

This worksheet is perfect for seventh and eighth graders learning about the ways that literary devices such as irony are used in writing. A strong understanding of the different types of irony can help students better understand an author’s purpose, tone, and themes, allowing them to read and analyze more complex texts. 

Learn more about irony in the Verbal Irony worksheet.