How are the effects of dramatic irony shown in the passage? A) readers feel tension because rebecca and others are helping the continental army get messages about the british army's actions B) readers are surprised when rebecca's son arrives at eh end of the scene and declares he will stay to protect her C) readers expect captain barrington to discover rebecca is sending messages to the continental army but that doesn't occur D) readers understand why rebecca tries to divert captain barrington by saying she is mending the over coat for a townsman in need

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How are the effects of dramatic irony shown in the passage? A) readers feel tension because rebecca and others are helping the continental army get messages about the british army's actions B) readers are surprised when rebecca's son arrives at eh end of the scene and declares he will stay to protect her C) readers expect captain barrington to discover rebecca is sending messages to the continental army but that doesn't occur D) readers understand why rebecca tries to divert captain barrington by saying she is  mending the over coat for a townsman in need

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The effects of dramatic irony in the passage are most clearly shown in option D: "readers understand why Rebecca tries to divert Captain Barrington by saying she is mending the overcoat for a townsman in need." This option highlights the contrast between what the audience knows about Rebecca's true intentions (helping the Continental Army) and what Captain Barrington believes (that she is simply mending clothing). This creates a layer of tension and engagement for the readers, who are aware of the underlying truth that the character does not see, showcasing the essence of dramatic irony.

While the other options reflect various aspects of character actions and plot developments, option D specifically captures the audience's awareness of Rebecca's motives and her strategic deception, which is a key element of dramatic irony.