Worksheet on Irony - Sarcasm
English
Year 9
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~20 mins
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A worksheet covering Irony with a focus on Sarcasm for Year 9 students, featuring exam-style questions.
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Worksheet on Irony - Sarcasm
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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Sarcasm
Maria looked at the rainy sky and sighed dramatically. 'Oh, fantastic weather for a picnic,' she exclaimed with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. Her tone dripped with sarcasm as she remarked on the delightful rain that was ruining her plans.
1.
Identify a line in the passage that demonstrates sarcasm.
[2 marks]2.
What tone does Maria’s statement convey? Briefly justify your answer.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how the writer suggests Maria's tone is sarcastic.
[4 marks]4.
Identify any literary device used in the phrase 'her tone dripped with sarcasm'.
[2 marks]B
Exam-Style Questions on Sarcasm
Read the extract below and then answer the questions:
'Well, isn’t this just the best day ever,' Tom said as he tripped over his own feet, spilling his coffee. His voice was tinged with mock enthusiasm, clearly sarcastic.
1.
Identify the technique Tom uses to convey his mood.
Aa) Hyperbole
Bb) Sarcasm
Cc) Irony
Dd) Simile
2.
Describe how Tom's tone assists in understanding his feelings about the day.
[2 marks]3.
Explain the effect of sarcasm in this context.
[4 marks]C
Creative Writing Task
Write a short speech or monologue (about 150-200 words) that uses sarcasm to convey a humorous or critical point of view on a topic of your choice.
1.
Your task is to craft a speech that effectively employs sarcasm. Include the following elements:
- A clear topic or issue
- Several sarcastic remarks or comments
- A closing statement that reinforces your tone
[10 marks]D
Identifying Techniques
Read the following excerpt and identify the specific language techniques used to create sarcasm.
1.
Which technique is primarily used in Lily’s remark?
Aa) Hyperbole
Bb) Irony
Cc) Sarcasm
Dd) Metaphor
2.
Describe how the tone in Lily’s remark helps convey her attitude.
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