Write a short scene (4–6 lines) between two characters in which dramatic irony is present. In your scene, one character believes something that is not true, while the audience knows the truth. 2. After writing the scene, explain the dramatic irony in the space provided below. Scene: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Explanation of Dramatic Irony: • What does the audience know that one of the characters doesn’t? __________________________________________________________________ • How does the dramatic irony affect the scene?

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Scene:

Jenna paced back and forth, clutching her phone. "I can't believe Marcus said he’d take me to dinner. He totally likes me! I just know it!"
Meanwhile, Sarah, trying to suppress a laugh, replied, "Oh yeah? Did he mention he was taking his girlfriend?"
Jenna's smile faltered. "Girlfriend? No way, you're joking!"
Sarah raised an eyebrow, her grin betraying her amusement. “I wish I were.”

Explanation of Dramatic Irony:

• The audience knows that Marcus has a girlfriend, while Jenna believes he is interested in her and is planning a romantic dinner.

• The dramatic irony affects the scene by creating tension and humor. The audience is aware of the mix-up, making Jenna's excitement all the more poignant and awkward as she remains oblivious to the truth, leading to an inevitable emotional clash when she discovers the reality.