https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O Explain the situational irony in the context of the passage in Exercise 3 and 4. en-us 2022-05-04 23:45:06 UTC 2025-11-20 18:39:13 UTC hello@padlet.com elguru https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170704520 When an outcome of an event is opposite to what is expected or intended to happen.

e.g. You are not supposed to use your phones in class. Yet, in reality, you have QR codes in your worksheets that require you to use your phones in class to scan and access learning material.]]> 2022-05-04 23:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170704520 elguru https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170704521 1. First, identify the intended or expected outcome. Infer from the passage where necessary, based on prior knowledge or contextual understanding.

2. Contrast this with the actual outcome, which is usually stated in the passage.

3.  Use words/phrases to show the contrast clearly in part 1 and 2 of your answer:

e.g. to show intended outcome, use 'supposed', 'it is expected that' or 'usually,...' AND then contrast with the actual outcome using 'but/however/yet, in reality...', or 'in fact...'

NOTE: Remember that any information you gather from the text needs to be PARAPHRASED.]]> 2022-05-04 23:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170704521 Isabel_lo https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170737315 It is expected that athletes are at the top of their physique, or one of the healthiest and most able physically, but in reality, pursuing sports has rendered them weaker and more vulnerable physically.]]> 2022-05-05 00:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170737315 https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170737962 Professional athletes participating in sports is supposed to keep them fit and help them hone their physical skills, but in reality, they are harming themselves physically. ]]> 2022-05-05 00:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170737962 https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170737996 Sports is supposed to help improve someone's health and physical well-being, but in reality, athletes are subjected to injuries and even lifelong disabilities, taking a toll on their health and physical body. ]]> 2022-05-05 00:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170737996 https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170738458 It is expected that most people think that simple acts are of small significance and do not create a big impact, however, these simple acts in war are actually extremely significant.]]> 2022-05-05 00:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170738458 https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170738539 It is expected that simple acts of kindness do not have a major impact on peoples’ lives but in wars, in reality, simple acts of bravery or kindness can be life-changing to someone who is desperate. ]]> 2022-05-05 00:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170738539 https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170739470 expected outcome:
They've undergone operations to heal from their injuries, hence it is expected that they would be in top shape.

actual outcome: They've paid the price of receiving medical care with their physical bodies deteriorating.

It is expected that the athletes would be in top shape after receving operations and medical care for their injuries, but in reality the medical care they receive ends up harming their bodies even more. ]]> 2022-05-05 00:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170739470 https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170740855 One would expect a simple act of altruism in war to not have much impact, however in reality, in wars, it actually has a memorable significant effect on people's lives.]]> 2022-05-05 00:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170740855 https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170740951 Simple acts are expected to have little significance in war but in reality, they are extraordinarily significant in war... ]]> 2022-05-05 00:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170740951 https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170741119 Participating in sports supposedly makes one more physically fit, but in reality, athletes have a serious risk of injuries that would render them physically disabled.]]> 2022-05-05 00:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170741119 https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170743742 expected outcome:
simple acts-not appreciated, taken for granted
take on extraordinary significance->simplest acts means a lot to the person

it is expected that simple acts are taken to be granted and as not appreciated at all, but in reality in a wartime situation, these simple acts would mean a lot to the person and are extremely appreciated. ]]> 2022-05-05 00:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170743742 https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170743984 It is expected that simple acts of kindness are unremarkable and of little importance, however, in reality, they go a long way in a harsh environment like war.]]> 2022-05-05 00:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2170743984 leong_yi_yin https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2204321992 it is expected that athletes are in the pink pf health due to the routine of frequent exercising. yet in reality, sports has caused their bodies to be weaker physically due their sustained injuries.]]> 2022-05-30 07:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2204321992 leong_yi_yin https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2204324268 it is expected that simple acts hold little to no significance at all, hence unremarkable. however, simple acts of kindness in tough times like war, hold extreme importance to the people in need.]]> 2022-05-30 07:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/elguru/irony_3O/wish/2204324268