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What is dramatic irony?
Think about stories where you know what will happen next.
Give an example of verbal irony.
It's when the opposite is meant.
What type of irony occurs when the audience knows more than the character?
Focus on situations where characters are unaware of key information.
True or False: Situational irony always leads to a tragic outcome.
Consider examples in stories that have surprising twists.
Write a short poem that incorporates dramatic irony. What do you want your audience to know that the character does not?
Think of a situation where the character is heading towards a mistake.
Analyze how an author employs dramatic irony in a specific story or poem. What is the emotional effect on the reader?
Look for key moments where character ignorance leads to the climax.
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