1. Write a sentence using dramatic irony in a situation involving two characters. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. Explain what the audience knows that the character does not, and how it changes the meaning of the sentence. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. What emotion (suspense, humor, sadness, etc.) does the dramatic irony create in your sentence? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

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  1. As Sarah excitedly planned her surprise birthday party for Mark, she had no idea that he was already preparing to propose to her that same evening.

  2. The audience knows that while Sarah is focused on making the party a memorable surprise for Mark, he has something far more significant planned—his proposal. This knowledge alters the meaning of the sentence because it emphasizes the irony that both characters are preparing for monumental life events, but neither is aware of what the other is truly planning, creating an underlying tension for the audience.

  3. The dramatic irony creates a mix of suspense and humor. The audience is left wondering how the two plans will intersect and the amusing notion that both characters are blissfully unaware of the larger stakes involved in their preparations enhances the overall tension of the situation.