Question

: Which question can a reader ask themselves to help detect dramatic irony?

What do the characters know that they have not yet revealed to me?
What do I expect to happen that at least one character hopes will not?
What kind of conflict can I predict based on the actions of the characters so far?  
What have I learned that at least one character does not know

Answer 1

A reader can ask themselves the question, **"What have I learned that at least one character does not know?"** to help detect dramatic irony. This question prompts the reader to identify situations where the audience possesses knowledge that the characters do not, creating a sense of tension or anticipation about how events will unfold.