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Animal Farm, Part 8: Satire and Irony

Question 2 • EN471 Sophomore English A

Which statement describes dramatic irony?

Answer
A
There is an unhappy ending for one or more of the characters.
B
The events turn out in a way that is the opposite of what readers expect.
C
A character says the opposite of what he or she means.
D
Readers know something about a situation that the character does not know.

Explanation

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience or readers know an important fact that a character does not. This difference in knowledge can make the character’s words or actions create suspense or humor. Choice C describes verbal irony, while choice B describes situational irony.

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