Question

*blank* occurs when a characters words mean the opposite of their literal meaning

verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony

*blank* occurs when what happens is the opposite of what is expected

situational irony
dramatic irony
verbal irony

*blank* occurs when the audience knows something a character does not

verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony

the most common use of dramatic irony in a text is to *blank*

indicate falling action
establish the setting
introduce a new character
create suspense

Answer 1

1. **Verbal irony** occurs when a character's words mean the opposite of their literal meaning.

2. **Situational irony** occurs when what happens is the opposite of what is expected.

3. **Dramatic irony** occurs when the audience knows something a character does not.

4. The most common use of dramatic irony in a text is to **create suspense**.