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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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Situational Irony
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Verbal Irony
A metaphor
A metaphor
Dramatic Irony
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Dramatic Irony
Explanation: The audience knows about the spell and its condition for breaking, while Belle does not—this gap in knowledge between reader and character is dramatic irony.
Explanation: The audience knows about the spell and its condition for breaking, while Belle does not—this gap in knowledge between reader and character is dramatic irony.
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