2.1.7.3 - Dramatic Irony
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Practice Questions
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What is dramatic irony?
💡 Hint: Think about stories where you know what will happen next.
Give an example of verbal irony.
💡 Hint: It's when the opposite is meant.
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What type of irony occurs when the audience knows more than the character?
💡 Hint: Focus on situations where characters are unaware of key information.
True or False: Situational irony always leads to a tragic outcome.
💡 Hint: Consider examples in stories that have surprising twists.
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Write a short poem that incorporates dramatic irony. What do you want your audience to know that the character does not?
💡 Hint: Think of a situation where the character is heading towards a mistake.
Analyze how an author employs dramatic irony in a specific story or poem. What is the emotional effect on the reader?
💡 Hint: Look for key moments where character ignorance leads to the climax.
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