Asked by nana

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

Situational Irony
Situational Irony

A metaphor
A metaphor

Verbal Irony
Verbal Irony

Dramatic Irony

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Dramatic Irony

Explanation: the audience knows the Beast is under a spell that only true love can break, while Belle does not — classic dramatic irony.