Question

CHARACTERS: SELENA VICKY GOMEZ Stage Set: Vicky's living room. SELENA: (leaving a voice mail on VICKY and GOMEZ's phone) Hey, guys. I just wanted to make sure you know that this year it is a no costume party. I would have wanted it to be, but Mom and Dad wanted it to be simple to honor Granny—you know—she is in the hospital and all. Just come as yourself. Six, my place. Bye. (VICKY and GOMEZ enter the living room from their bedrooms.) VICKY: We are going to rock the party this year. GOMEZ: No doubt about it. VICKY: I mean, you look like an actual robot. GOMEZ: And your parrot and hook and eye-patch look awesome. VICKY: Yeah. We will get the costume award. Yup. No doubt about it. GOMEZ: Let's take something for Granny. VICKY: Yeah. I am sure they miss her. We'll take flowers. Let's hit the road. GOMEZ: Alright, mate. GOMEZ, VICKY: Arr.

How is dramatic irony used in this play?

A. To create imagery based on the stage setting
B. To create sympathy for the character of Granny
C. To create sorrow based on Selena's actions
D. To create humor by what Vicky and Gomez wear

Answer 1

Dramatic irony in the play arises from Vicky and Gomez's unawareness that the party is a no costume event, which creates humor when they enthusiastically plan to win a costume award.

Step-by-step explanation:

Dramatic irony is used in the play to create humor based on what Vicky and Gomez wear. Despite being informed by Selena about the party being a no costume event, in order to honor their Granny who is in the hospital, Vicky and Gomez show great enthusiasm for their costumes, believing they will win a costume award. The audience is aware of the fact that they are mistakenly preparing for a costume party, leading to a humorous situation when they arrive in their elaborate outfits.