Question

Use the paragraph to answer the question.%0D%0A%0D%0AIn The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Victor Hugo creates an ironic situation. Hugo has the protagonist, Quasimodo attempt to protect Esmerelda from the gypsies, who he believes are dangerous, when in fact, they are actually coming to rescue her. %0D%0AWhich statement best analyzes how Hugo’s uses irony in this example?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AHugo uses dramatic irony by creating a situation where the audience knows something that the main character does not.%0D%0AHugo uses dramatic irony by creating a situation where the audience knows something that the main character does not.%0D%0A%0D%0AHugo uses situational irony by placing the protagonist and antagonist in opposition to each other.%0D%0AHugo uses situational irony by placing the protagonist and antagonist in opposition to each other.%0D%0A%0D%0AHugo uses dramatic irony by creating a situation where the main character can step in and protect another character.%0D%0AHugo uses dramatic irony by creating a situation where t

Answer 1

Correct answer: "Hugo uses dramatic irony by creating a situation where the audience knows something that the main character does not."

Explanation: The reader (or audience) understands the gypsies intend to rescue Esmeralda, but Quasimodo believes they are a threat — that gap in knowledge creates dramatic irony.