Hamlet is visited by the ghost of his dead father, who explains that he was murdered by Hamlet’s uncle, Claudius. The audience learns the truth about the situation, while the other characters in the play know nothing.

Question

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Select the correct answer from the list. This statement represents
irony.

Answer 1

This statement represents dramatic irony. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience possesses knowledge that the characters do not, creating tension and engagement as the audience anticipates how the characters will react once they discover the truth. In this case, the audience knows about the ghost's revelation regarding Claudius's crime, while the other characters are unaware.