Which uses dramatic irony? A. Julia eagerly prepared a surprise birthday party for her best friend Lily. B. She decorated the living room with streamers and balloons hiding behind the couch with a big smile c. Little did she know Lily had overheard Julia talking about the party days earlier and was now secretly planning her own surprise. D. As Julia waited in anticipation Lily quietly slipped into the house with a cake ready to turn the tables on her unsuspecting friend
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The option that uses dramatic irony is C: "Little did she know Lily had overheard Julia talking about the party days earlier and was now secretly planning her own surprise."
In this case, the audience is aware of information that Julia, the character who is preparing the surprise party, is not. This creates a gap between what Julia believes is happening and the reality of the situation, which is the essence of dramatic irony.
