Use the story description to answer the question.

Question

A story is told from a detective’s perspective. The detective is investigating an unsolved murder from decades ago. The murder happened in a library. Many detectives have tried to crack the case, but none have succeeded. During the investigation, the detective begins to have feelings for the librarian who handles her requests for old newspapers. Their romance blooms but is often interrupted by the demands of the case. Just as they seem to be close to solving the case, a fresh murder happens—and it appears to be related to the cold case. At first, the detective suspects the librarian. A series of discoveries proves the librarian innocent. Together, the detective and the librarian solve both cases and catch the criminal—a patron who is often at the library.
How could the writer create dramatic irony to increase tension?

(1 point)
Responses

by adding an additional subplot in which the librarian is trying to figure out which patron is stealing specific books
by adding an additional subplot in which the librarian is trying to figure out which patron is stealing specific books

by strongly implying that the librarian really is the killer after the case already appears to be solved
by strongly implying that the librarian really is the killer after the case already appears to be solved

by revealing the killer’s identity to readers right before the detective unknowingly enters a scene with the killer
by revealing the killer’s identity to readers right before the detective unknowingly enters a scene with the killer

by providing small clues about the killer’s identity that could allow the reader to discover it before the big reveal
by providing small clues about the killer’s identity that could allow the reader to discover it before the big reveal

Answer 1

The best response for creating dramatic irony to increase tension in the story would be:

by revealing the killer’s identity to readers right before the detective unknowingly enters a scene with the killer.

This technique allows the audience to be aware of a danger that the detective is not, thereby heightening the tension and suspense as the reader anticipates the potential confrontation.