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Quick questions on Dramatic irony and tension explained: H2 Literature in English
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What is dramatic irony?Show answer
Dramatic irony arises when the audience knows something a character does not. This gap transforms how we hear the character's words: an innocent line becomes loaded, a confident claim becomes painful, a hope becomes dread. The effect depends on what kind of knowledge we hold. If we know a character is doomed, their optimism becomes tragic; if we know a deception, an expression of trust becomes excruciating.
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What exactly is dramatic irony? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Name three techniques a playwright uses to build tension. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Why is dramatic irony especially powerful in the theatre? [3 marks]
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