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Why is this an example of dramatic irony?

Lady Capulet does not understand that Juliet is crying for Romeo.
Juliet is relieved to know that Romeo is safe from harm.
Juliet is a rational character who does not usually show emotion.
Lady Capulet is saying the opposite of what she means.

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"Lady Capulet does not understand that Juliet is crying for Romeo."

Dramatic irony happens when the audience or reader knows something a character does not. If the audience understands Juliet's true feelings (that she is crying for Romeo) while Lady Capulet misunderstands them, the audience has information the character lacks — that gap is what creates dramatic irony.