Exit Ticket: 1. Write a sentence using dramatic irony in a situation involving two characters. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. Explain what the audience knows that the character does not, and how it changes the meaning of the sentence. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. What emotion (suspense, humor, sadness, etc.) does the dramatic irony create in your sentence? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

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  1. As Sarah excitedly planned a surprise party for her brother's birthday, little did she know he was secretly planning a trip to visit her that very weekend.

  2. The audience knows that Sarah's brother is planning to surprise her with a visit, which makes her excitement about throwing a party bittersweet. While she is focused on the party, the audience understands that the plans are about to collide, leading to potential confusion and disappointment.

  3. The dramatic irony creates a sense of suspense and anticipation, as the audience is left wondering how Sarah will react when she discovers her brother's unexpected plans and the overlap of their surprises.