Dramatic Irony

What is dramatic irony?

• When the audience knows more than the characters.

• When characters know more than the audience.

• When events unfold exactly as expected.

• When a character says one thing but means another.

Which type of irony involves expecting one thing but getting the opposite?

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• All types of irony

How does dramatic irony create tension in horror films?

• The audience knows when a character will succeed.

• The audience is unaware of the villain's presence.

• The audience knows the villain is hiding from the hero.

• The hero knows everything about the situation.

In a comedy, what commonly leads to dramatic irony?

• Characters knowing everything about a situation.

• Misunderstandings between characters.

• A villain's sudden appearance.

• The audience being confused about the plot.