Dramatic irony quick check answers

Answer 1

1. What is dramatic irony?
Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

2. How does dramatic irony create tension in a story?
Dramatic irony creates tension by allowing the audience to anticipate the potential consequences of the characters' actions, while the characters remain unaware of the truth.

3. Can dramatic irony be used in any genre of storytelling?
Yes, dramatic irony can be used in any genre of storytelling to add complexity and engage the audience.

4. Give an example of dramatic irony from a movie or TV show.
One example of dramatic irony in a TV show is in Breaking Bad, when the audience knows that Walter White is actually a drug dealer, but his family and friends are oblivious to his secret life.

5. How can dramatic irony enhance the audience's experience of a story?
Dramatic irony can enhance the audience's experience by creating suspense, engaging their emotions, and allowing them to feel more connected to the story as they are privy to information that the characters are not.