Question

In “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin, the doctors conclude that Mrs. Mallard has died of joy upon seeing her husband alive, but readers know that she actually suffered great disappointment. This is an example of _____.

A.situational irony

B.dramatic irony

C.sarcasm

D.foreshadowing

Answer 1

I believe it is dramatic irony. Because the readers know what actually caused her death. But the doctors and her husband are unaware and think it is the exact opposite. 

Answer 2

Answer: B. Dramatic irony.

Step-by-step explanation: An irony is a statement or situation that seems contradictory or different to what the audience is expecting. A dramatic irony is a situation where the audience understand what is happening but the characters don't, which usually leads to a contradictory situation. In "The Story of an Hour” we can see a clear example of a dramatic irony, where the readers know that seeing her husband was a great disappointment for Mrs. Mallard, but the doctors think that she died of joy.