The correct answer is Dramatic irony. This is because the reader is aware of the danger from the Nazis searching nearby, while Anne believes she has found a safe hiding spot, creating a contrast between her understanding and the reality of the situation.
Question
In the excerpt from Anne Frank's diary, Anne stating that she found the perfect hiding spot, while the reader knows that the Nazi's are searching nearby, is an example of what type of irony?
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Dramatic irony
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Verbal irony
Rhetorical questioning
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