1. Situational irony
Mr. Goodenwell buys expensive equipment to protect his son from danger, but the very first thing Vince does with the new safety gear is choke on a part of it, turning the protective measure into a hazard.
2. Dramatic irony
The reader knows that Timmy’s egg sack was cut and is empty, while Timmy remains blissfully unaware, believing he has won the race and collected all the eggs. The audience understands the situation better than the character.
3. Verbal irony
Romeo’s question “Oh yeah?” followed by “well, where’s your board?” is sarcastic. He doesn’t genuinely believe Juan can skate; instead, he’s mocking Juan’s claim, implying the opposite — that Juan cannot skate because he doesn’t even own a board.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of types of irony worksheet.
