Dramatic Irony & Love & Basketball

What is dramatic irony?

• When the audience knows something that the characters do not know.

• When the characters know more than the audience.

• When all the characters and the audience know the same thing.

• When an unexpected twist occurs in the story.

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At what stage of life do Monica and Quincy meet in "Love & Basketball"?

• In college

• In childhood

• In adulthood

• At work

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What is Monica's main goal in "Love & Basketball"?

• To become a singer

• To play basketball professionally

• To be a famous actress

• To travel the world

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Which of the following situations is an example of dramatic irony?

• The audience knows the villain is hiding, but the hero does not know.

• The hero and the audience discover the villain at the same time.

• The villain does not know that the hero is watching him.

• All the characters know what is going to happen.

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Relate the concept of dramatic irony to a scene in "Love & Basketball" where the audience knows that Monica still loves Quincy, but he does not know. What effect does this have on the audience?

• It creates suspense and empathy

• It has no effect

• It makes the story confusing

• It causes boredom

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If a character in a love story believes that their partner does not love them, but the audience knows that they do, what type of irony is being used?

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• It is not irony

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Analyze how dramatic irony can increase the suspense in a love story like "Love & Basketball." Explain your answer.

• Because the audience wants the characters to know what they know and are waiting for the moment they discover it.

• Because the characters really want one another to know what they know and are wating for the moment the other discovers it.

• Dramatic irony does not increase suspense.

• Because dramatic irony is a key element in all romances.

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Imagine you are the director of a movie similar to "Love & Basketball." How would you use dramatic irony to create an impactful moment in the protagonists' relationship?

• I would let the audience know an important secret before the characters, increasing anticipation.

• I would reveal everything to both the characters and the audience at the same time.

• I would not use dramatic irony.

• I would make sure the characters never discover the truth.

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