How can a reader identify dramatic irony in a text?(1 point)

Responses

by examining the situation when a character has fallen for a trick
by examining the situation when a character has fallen for a trick - no response given

by identifying when characters with different perspectives are speaking sarcastically
by identifying when characters with different perspectives are speaking sarcastically - no response given

by guessing when a character is about to encounter a major problem
by guessing when a character is about to encounter a major problem - incorrect

by noticing when they know something the character does not
by noticing when they know something the character does not - no response given
Incorrect

In the case of dramatic irony, a reader would not need to guess that a character is about to encounter a problem; the reader would already know more than the character.

1 answer

The correct way to identify dramatic irony in a text is by noticing when they know something the character does not. In dramatic irony, the audience has knowledge about a situation that the character is unaware of, creating a contrast between the character's understanding and the reality known to the reader or viewer. This can lead to emotional responses, such as suspense or humor, as the audience anticipates the character's reaction when they eventually discover the truth.