What is dramatic irony?State how is the dramatic irony shown in the above extract
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Dramatic Irony Examples in Different Media
Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that is going on in a situation but the characters are unaware of what is going on. Because of this understanding, the words and actions of the characters take on a different meaning. This can create intense suspense or humor. Tension develops between what the audience and characters know is happening.
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dramatic irony
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expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
"‘Don't go overboard with the gratitude,’ he rejoined with heavy irony"
literary technique, originally used in Greek tragedy, by which the full significance of a character's words or actions is clear to the audience or reader although unknown to the character.