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 sympathy for the character of Granny
B. to create imagery based on the stage setting
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 creates humor, as the audience knows the party is a no costume event, which Vicky and Gomez are unaware of, resulting in them wearing elaborate costumes. This mismatch between characters' understanding and audience knowledge creates a comedic setup. Option D

Step-by-step explanation:

Dramatic irony is used in this play to create humor based on what Vicky and Gomez wear. The irony arises because the audience, through Selena's voicemail, is aware that the party is a no costume event, while Vicky and Gomez are excited about their elaborate costumes and confident that they will win a costume award.

This contrast between what Vicky and Gomez understand and what the audience knows sets up the comedic climax, likely leading to an embarrassing or surprising situation when they arrive at the party dressed in costumes.

The actors are delivering their lines with enthusiasm and excitement about their costumes, suggesting a comical tone. Both actors make significant actions or gestures, such as agreeing to 'hit the road' with pirate-like 'Arr,' reinforcing the humor and their misunderstanding. Option D