Which description is an example of dramatic irony?(1 point)

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A roofing contractor on a multistory building has a fear of heights.
A roofing contractor on a multistory building has a fear of heights.

A wife cuts and sells her hair to buy a watch chain for her husband, who has sold his watch to buy combs for her hair.
A wife cuts and sells her hair to buy a watch chain for her husband, who has sold his watch to buy combs for her hair.

A person is asked how something tastes, and he states that it is awful and then proceeds to eat several more bites.
A person is asked how something tastes, and he states that it is awful and then proceeds to eat several more bites.

A marriage counselor files for divorce from her fourth husband.
A marriage counselor files for divorce from her fourth husband.

1 answer

The example of dramatic irony is:

A wife cuts and sells her hair to buy a watch chain for her husband, who has sold his watch to buy combs for her hair.

In this scenario, the audience knows that both characters have sacrificed something valuable for the other, leading to an ironic twist, as their gifts for each other become useless.