Objective: Students will learn to identify and analyze dramatic irony in literature and apply it in their own writing.

Question

alex

Jamie

alex

"Hey Jamie, I need to tell you something really important."

Jamie

"What is it? You look so serious!"

alex

"I didn't just fall because I was running I actually tripped over my secret stash of video games and I was embarrassed about them/"

jamie

"Of course not! Friends support each other, so let’s get that bandaid, and then I want to see this secret stash of yours!"

Alex is insecure and scared to be judged , but Jamie is a true friend and doesn't judge.

__________________________________________________________________ Part 1: What is Dramatic Irony? Explanation: Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not. This creates tension, suspense, or humor, as the audience anticipates how the characters will react when they eventually find out the truth. Dramatic irony is often used in plays, movies, and books to keep the audience engaged, as they can predict or imagine what might happen next. Example of Dramatic Irony: In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the audience knows that Juliet is not really dead, but Romeo believes she is, leading to tragic consequences. The audience’s knowledge creates suspense and emotion because we can see how the characters’ actions are based on misunderstandings. Exercise 1: Identifying Dramatic Irony Read the following excerpts and identify where dramatic irony is present. Then, explain what the audience knows that the character does not. Excerpt 1: John stands in front of a large cake, proudly placing a candle on top. "I can't wait to see the look on Sarah's face when she sees this surprise!" he says. Meanwhile, Sarah is already on her way to a different party that John doesn't know about. • What does the audience know that John doesn’t? __________________________________________________________________ • How does the dramatic irony affect the scene? __________________________________________________________________

Answer 1

Exercise 1: Identifying Dramatic Irony

Excerpt 1: John stands in front of a large cake, proudly placing a candle on top. "I can't wait to see the look on Sarah's face when she sees this surprise!" he says. Meanwhile, Sarah is already on her way to a different party that John doesn't know about.

What does the audience know that John doesn’t?
The audience knows that Sarah is not going to be at the party John has prepared for her, as she is already on her way to a different party. This creates a situation where John's excitement and anticipation are misplaced because Sarah will not be there to celebrate with him.

How does the dramatic irony affect the scene?
The dramatic irony creates a sense of humor and tension in the scene. The audience may feel sympathy for John, who is oblivious to the situation, and they anticipate his reaction when he eventually discovers that Sarah is not coming to his party. This builds suspense and engages the audience as they wait to see how the situation will unfold and how John will handle the disappointment.