How could the writer create dramatic irony to increase tension

Question

A. By providing small clues about the killers identity that could allow the reader to discover it before the big reveal
B. By revealing the killers identity to readers right before the detective unknowingly enters a scene with the killer
C. By strongly implying that the librarian really is the killer after the case already appears to be solved
D. By adding an additional subplot in which the librarian is trying to figure out which patron is stealing specific books

Answer 1

To create dramatic irony and increase tension, the most effective choice would be:

B. By revealing the killer's identity to readers right before the detective unknowingly enters a scene with the killer.

This option effectively builds tension, as the audience knows something crucial that the character does not. The readers’ anticipation of the moment when the detective will discover the truth adds suspense and heightens emotional engagement with the narrative. Throughout the scene, readers will be on the edge of their seats, wondering how and when the truth will come to light, thus maximizing the dramatic irony.