In the fairy tale, Beauty and The Beast, the protagonist, Belle, is not aware that the Beast is under a spell that can only be broken by true love. The readers of the story are aware of the spell.

Which literary device is used in this story?

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Responses

A metaphor
A metaphor

Situational Irony
Situational Irony

Dramatic Irony
Dramatic Irony

Verbal Irony
Verbal Irony

1 answer

The literary device used in the story "Beauty and The Beast" is Dramatic Irony. This is because the readers know the Beast is under a spell that can only be broken by true love, while Belle does not. Thus, we are aware of information that the protagonist lacks, creating a sense of tension and anticipation in the story.