Dramatic irony is introduced in Chapter 4. At this point in the story, the reader knows that both Sarai and Aldric are feeling anxious about the interview, but Aldric's panic about being unqualified contrasts with Sarai's growing nervousness as she waits for him. The reader understands that Aldric is also insecure about the situation, even though Sarai perceives him as someone who should be confident in his role as the interviewer.
Chapter 1: Sarai is nervous about her job interview. She spends her morning getting ready and practicing what she will say. Chapter 2: Aldric has never interviewed people for a job before. He spends his morning rehearsing his questions in a mirror and occasionally searching the internet for better questions to ask. He agonizes that he will sound foolish to a qualified candidate. Chapter 3: Sarai arrives at the interview and is told Aldric will be right with her. She grows increasingly nervous as time passes and he does not appear. Chapter 4: Aldric is panicking in his office, imagining scenarios where the superstar he is interviewing discovers that Aldric is, himself, unqualified, and walks out. Chapter 5: Aldric and Sarai shake hands across the table. They both smile nervously. The interview begins. Question Use the story description to answer the question. At what point in the story is dramatic irony introduced? (1 point) Responses Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 2
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