Question

Why might a writer use dramatic irony to develop a theme?(1 point)
Responses

to poke fun at social norms by having a surprise ending
to poke fun at social norms by having a surprise ending

to show the negative effects that result from a character’s lack of awareness by allowing the reader to know the full truth
to show the negative effects that result from a character’s lack of awareness by allowing the reader to know the full truth

to convey life’s complexities through a character’s unexpected fate
to convey life’s complexities through a character’s unexpected fate

to highlight the impact of a character’s actions by depicting people who say one thing but always mean the opposite

Answer 1

The most fitting response is: **to show the negative effects that result from a character’s lack of awareness by allowing the reader to know the full truth.**

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do, which can highlight the consequences of ignorance or misunderstanding and help to develop deeper themes related to awareness, truth, and the ramifications of one's actions.