Question

What is dramatic irony?
the use of humor exaggeration, or ridicule to expose or criticize people
a contrast between what is expected and what happens
a contrast between a character's expectations and the audience's knowledge
the use of language to mock, ridicule, or criticize

Answer 1

Dramatic irony is best defined as **a contrast between a character's expectations and the audience's knowledge**. In this literary device, the audience is aware of something that the characters in the story are not, which creates tension or humor.