Question
The wolf slipped into a sheep suit, surveyed the farm from his hiding place for a while, and then joined the unsuspecting flock. “Good day,” said one of the sheep. “Ready to join the graze?” The wolf looked at the grass and offered a sly smile. “You know, I’m not hungry.” “Suit yourself,” said the sheep. “More for the rest of us.”
How do different types of irony create narrative effects in this story? Select the two correct answers.
Dramatic irony creates tension.
Dramatic irony creates mystery.
Verbal irony creates humor.
Dramatic irony creates humor.
Verbal irony creates suspense.
How do different types of irony create narrative effects in this story? Select the two correct answers.
Dramatic irony creates tension.
Dramatic irony creates mystery.
Verbal irony creates humor.
Dramatic irony creates humor.
Verbal irony creates suspense.
Answers
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The two correct answers are:
1. **Dramatic irony creates tension.** - The audience is aware that the wolf is disguised as a sheep, creating a sense of tension as they anticipate the potential danger for the unsuspecting flock.
2. **Verbal irony creates humor.** - The wolf's sly smile and his response about not being hungry add a layer of humor, as the reader knows he is pretending to be one of them while actually having malicious intentions.
These forms of irony enhance the narrative by engaging the reader's emotions and heightening the overall experience of the story.
1. **Dramatic irony creates tension.** - The audience is aware that the wolf is disguised as a sheep, creating a sense of tension as they anticipate the potential danger for the unsuspecting flock.
2. **Verbal irony creates humor.** - The wolf's sly smile and his response about not being hungry add a layer of humor, as the reader knows he is pretending to be one of them while actually having malicious intentions.
These forms of irony enhance the narrative by engaging the reader's emotions and heightening the overall experience of the story.