Question

How is dramatic irony different from situational irony?
1)dramatic irony is found in the dialogue between two characters, while situational irony is found in the private thoughts and feelings of a single character
2)dramatic irony involves the contrast between good and evil in the actions of the protagonist and antagonist, while situational irony results from a discrepancy between the intentions and actions of a single character
3) dramatic irony involves the audience knowing something that the characters do not, while situational irony occurs when there is a difference between the expected and actual outcome of an event
4)dramatic irony is found in the connections between the plot and the setting, while situational irony is found in the relationships between characters

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

**3) dramatic irony involves the audience knowing something that the characters do not, while situational irony occurs when there is a difference between the expected and actual outcome of an event.**

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience has information that the characters in the story are unaware of, creating a layer of meaning for the audience that the characters cannot grasp. Situational irony, on the other hand, is a literary device where there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs, often leading to a surprising or ironic twist.