1.2.5.3 - Dramatic Irony
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Practice Questions
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Define dramatic irony in one or two sentences.
💡 Hint: Think about the knowledge gap between the audience and characters.
Provide an example of dramatic irony in a movie.
💡 Hint: Consider any horror movie you've seen recently.
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What is dramatic irony?
💡 Hint: Focus on the perspective difference between the audience and the characters.
True or False: Dramatic irony can only create suspense.
💡 Hint: Think about when comedy arises from misunderstandings.
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Analyze a modern film that employs dramatic irony. Discuss its impact on character development and the overall narrative.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how this alters your perception of character motives.
Consider Shakespeare's use of dramatic irony. How does it serve to deepen the themes of fate and free will within 'Romeo and Juliet'?
💡 Hint: Think about how this reveals character flaws and highlights the inevitability of their doom.
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