Romeo and Juliet Irony Practice

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Is the following an example of dramatic irony?

In Act 2, Scene 2, Juliet professes her love for Romeo on her balcony, unaware that Romeo is listening to her declarations of love.

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True

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True or False: The following is an example of dramatic irony.

In Act 2, Scene 5, The Nurse teasing Juliet before delivering Romeo’s message.

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False

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True or False: The following is an example of dramatic irony: In Act 1, Scene 3, Lady Capulet discussing marriage with Juliet.

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False

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Is the following an example of dramatic irony?

In Act 2, Scene 1, Mercutio and Benvolio believe Romeo is still in love with Rosaline and tease him, unaware that he has now fallen for Juliet.

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True

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Is the following an example of dramatic irony?

In Act 3, Scene 5, Lady Capulet believes Juliet is weeping over Tybalt’s death and plans to send someone to poison Romeo.

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True

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True or False: The following is an example of dramatic irony.

In Act 1, Scene 1, The street brawl between the servants of the Capulet and Montague families.

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False

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True or False: The following is an example of dramatic irony: In Act 1, Scene 2, Paris asking Capulet for Juliet’s hand in marriage.

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False

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True or False: The following is an example of dramatic irony.
In Act 3, Scene 4, Capulet decides to move up Juliet’s wedding to Paris.

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True

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Is Romeo’s reaction to his banishment in Act 3, Scene 3 an example of dramatic irony?

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False