What best describes the role dramatic irony plays in this story?

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The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview increases tension for the reader.
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview increases tension for the reader.

The knowledge that Sarai will have to face Aldric during the interview creates a sense of suspense about what will happen.
The knowledge that Sarai will have to face Aldric during the interview creates a sense of suspense about what will happen.

The knowledge that Aldric is an interviewer creates a sense of mystery about whether the person he will end up interviewing is Sarai.
The knowledge that Aldric is an interviewer creates a sense of mystery about whether the person he will end up interviewing is Sarai.

The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview introduces humor for the reader.
The knowledge that Sarai and Aldric are nervous about both sides of the same interview introduces humor for the reader.

NAN: You should have been there, George. The little child was lying on the street with his knees all scraped up. Not even out of diapers yet, he wasn’t. And get this, he didn’t have a clue where his own mother was, the little fool!

GEORGE: So, you saw him back to her and gave her a piece of your mind, I take it?

NAN (haughtily): Saw him back to her?! And let him think he can just go falling about and count on good-hearted people to lift him back up? No, George. I told the child to sort himself out and went on my way.

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Use the passage to answer the question.

Why might this playwright have chosen to use satire?

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to reach an audience by showing what a value that is uncharitable by nature looks like from the outside
to reach an audience by showing what a value that is uncharitable by nature looks like from the outside

to reach an audience by make a situation that commonly occurs more appealing by adding humor
to reach an audience by make a situation that commonly occurs more appealing by adding humor

to help an audience understand that people unfairly expect women to be caring and compassionate
to help an audience understand that people unfairly expect women to be caring and compassionate

to help an audience understand that children are too young to take care of themselves without help

The Man Without a Country
by Hackett, Walter (adaptation)

NARRATOR: Four more years passed, and Nolan’s requests for news of his native land continued to be denied. His newspapers were scissored, his books censored. One evening he went up on deck of the ship he then called “home,” where there was a small gathering of officers. Nolan approached them.

NOLAN: Please, don’t let me disturb your conversation.

3RD OFFICER: We were just reading aloud. . .it helps pass the time.

NOLAN: What an excellent idea! What are you reading?

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Use the scene to answer the question.

How does the playwright develop the mood in this scene?

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The mood is awkward in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes haunted.
The mood is awkward in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes haunted.

The mood is joyful in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes depressed.
The mood is joyful in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes depressed.

The mood is calm in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes sorrowful.
The mood is calm in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes sorrowful.

The mood is tense in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes aggressive.
The mood is tense in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes aggressive.

SCENE 1

NARRATOR: Fort Massac is a small yet strategic United States Army outpost that stands on the muddy banks of the lower Mississippi River. In this year of 1805, its officers and men are lonely and none too happy about it. But on this particular day the outpost is buzzing with excitement. A famous guest has come to visit—Aaron Burr! Aaron Burr, former Vice-President of the United States, rabid Federalist, master politician, smooth-tongued orator; Aaron Burr, the man who had killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. The Colonel, disappointed that Mr. Burr’s visit will be a brief one, attempts to prolong his stay.

COLONEL (Graciously): Are you sure I can’t get you to change your mind, Mr. Burr? You’re welcome to remain here as long as you wish.

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Use the passage to answer the question.

How does the play develop a theme about corruption?

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The corrupt justice system exiles Nolan while guilty people go free, and its negligence keeps him from ever seeing his home country again.
The corrupt justice system exiles Nolan while guilty people go free, and its negligence keeps him from ever seeing his home country again.

The corrupt justice system favors certain people to prevent anyone important from being punished for their crimes.
The corrupt justice system favors certain people to prevent anyone important from being punished for their crimes.

The corrupt justice system forever turns Nolan against his beloved country.
The corrupt justice system forever turns Nolan against his beloved country.

The corrupt justice system exerts power over Nolan’s destiny and forces him to change his loyalties.
The corrupt justice system exerts power over Nolan’s destiny and forces him to change his loyalties.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

**Question 1: What best describes the role dramatic irony plays in this story?** **Response:** The knowledge that Sarai will have to face Aldric during the interview creates a sense of suspense about what will happen. --- **Question 2: Why might this playwright have chosen to use satire?** **Response:** to reach an audience by showing what a value that is uncharitable by nature looks like from the outside. --- **Question 3: How does the playwright develop the mood in this scene?** **Response:** The mood is calm in the beginning of the scene, but as the scene goes on the mood becomes sorrowful. --- **Question 4: How does the play develop a theme about corruption?** **Response:** The corrupt justice system exiles Nolan while guilty people go free, and its negligence keeps him from ever seeing his home country again.