Adverbs

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School: _________________________________________ Date: ____________

Figures of Speech 3
(Irony)

Directions: Read the statements carefully. Identify whether the statement uses:
V - Verbal Irony

D - Dramatic Irony

S - Situational Irony

________ 1. Martin finds out that his friend has been bad-mouthing him to their other
friends. When he confronted his friend about it. Thank you for being a great
friend to me. It is very nice of you to talk about me to other people, Martin
said to his friend.
________ 2. Shiela told her friends that she doesnt understand why people think that she
is sad all the time. One of her friends smile and said, The best way is to
stop smiling. People are probably tired of seeing you so serious all the time.
________ 3. Rebecca is watching a concert together with her friends. The performer called
the attention of everyone and told them that the next part will be a surprise
celebration of a very important occasion for one of the audience. Everyone
was quiet and waiting to find out for whom it was. Rebecca winced and
whispered to her friends, That wouldnt be a nice surprise. Celebrating an
important occasion with people you dont even know. Some of these people
will definitely criticize you. Oooh... I dont know want to be in that kind of
situation. Suddenly, the spotlight focussed on her. Rebeccas friends were
awkwardly singing Happy birthday to you...
________ 4. The group has prepared this for almost a month. Each member has a specific
task to do. All of the members agreed that they have to do better this time,
since Group B is always getting the approval for the projects. They gathered
at the conference room; it is still two hours before their presentation.
At the end of the corridor, Renz hurriedly went out of the room assigned for
Group B. Josh, the leader of Group B called out to Renz. Thank you, Renz
for all of the information you have been giving us, Josh said. Ok. I really
have to go and I should not be seen talking to you or they may have a clue of
what I have done to that group, Renz said while cautiously looking around.

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________ 5. The students were discussing noisily in the classroom. The teacher tried to
call their attention for several times but they didnt notice it. The teacher
spoke in a louder voice, Class, make your voice louder because I cannot
hear your noise.
________ 6. Ronnie does not know what to do. He was looking at the painting of his brother
on the table. Then, he accidentally spilled the coffee on the painting.
He tried to dry it, but it just ruined the painting even more. He tried to redo
the painting. He spent hours practicing and imitating the painting. His hand
work paid off because he was able to fix it. His brother arrived at the exact
moment he finished fixing it. I have good news, bro, Ronnies brother said.
My boss liked and aprroved the painting that I showed him today,
he continued. Ronnies brother showed a picture of him presenting a painting
similar to what Ronnie fixed.
________ 7. The couple have worried looks on their faces. The woman cried, Im sorry.
I didnt know that I used the money that was supposed to be for our savings.
She bought several cosmetic products. Her husband spoke, W ell, its no
surprise. You are always thinking about saving our money. You actually find
it difficut to spend money on irrelevant things for our family.

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