Irony in Poetry and Songs

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   In 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', the line 'Water, water, everywhere, / Nor any drop to drink' is an example of:

2. MultiChoice

   A song lyric describes a man who wins the lottery and dies the next day. What type of irony is depicted in this lyric?

3. MultiChoice

   If a poet writes a poem praising 'the sweet, gentle smell of the garbage dump', what irony is present?

4. MultiChoice

   In a narrative poem, the reader is told that the hero's sword is broken, but the hero proudly charges into battle thinking his sword is fine. This creates:

5. MultiChoice

   A song titled 'The Happiest Day of My Life' features lyrics about losing keys, getting fired, and stubbing a toe. The title is an example of:

6. MultiChoice

   A poet writes about a stone statue of a king that says 'Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!', but the statue lies broken in an empty desert. This is:

7. MultiChoice

   Why do poets use irony in their writing?

8. MultiChoice

   A verse reads: 'The quietest man in all the land / Shouted so loud it shook the sand.' What irony or paradox is suggested?

9. MultiChoice

   In a ballad, the audience knows the knight's true love is disguised as his squire, but the knight does not realize it until the last stanza. This is:

10. MultiChoice

    A songwriter writes a upbeat, cheerful tune with lyrics about deep sorrow and sadness. The contrast between music and words creates:

11. MultiChoice

    If a poem describes a fire engine catching fire while speeding to put out a blaze, what irony is used?

12. MultiChoice

    A singer sings 'I am having so much fun' in a flat, depressed voice during a boring concert. This is an example of: