Worksheet on Irony: Dramatic
English
Year 9
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet covering Dramatic Irony for Year 9 students, focusing on analysis and annotation skills.
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Worksheet on Irony: Dramatic
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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Dramatic Irony
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Juliet's words when she says 'My only love sprung from my only hate!' reveal her unintended irony. The audience is aware that Juliet is speaking about Romeo, not knowing that he is her enemy. This use of dramatic irony heightens the tension and emotional impact of the scene.
1.
What is the dramatic irony present in the excerpt from 'Romeo and Juliet'?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary device used to emphasise the irony in the passage.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how the use of dramatic irony affects the audience's emotional response.
[4 marks]4.
Choose the correct option: What is the purpose of using dramatic irony in this scene?
[1 mark]Aa) To confuse the audience
Bb) To heighten tension and emotional engagement
Cc) To conceal the plot
Dd) To make the characters seem foolish
5.
Write a brief annotation explaining how the playwright uses dialogue to create dramatic irony.
[3 marks]6.
Identify and annotate one specific phrase in the passage that demonstrates irony.
[2 marks]7.
Analyse the effect of this type of irony on the overall tragedy of the play.
[5 marks]8.
In your own words, describe what makes dramatic irony different from verbal or situational irony.
[2 marks]B
Creative Annotation Task
Choose a short scene from a play or story where irony is present. Annotate the text, highlighting the use of irony and any literary devices that contribute to it.
1.
Write a brief plan for your scene, including the type of irony used and its intended effect.
[3 marks]2.
Create a short paragraph explaining how your chosen scene demonstrates irony and its impact on the audience.
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- 12/31/2025
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