Question

Please help!!Which statement best explains the text's use of dramatic irony?

A. When Rich writes a fake name on the exam, he is not yet aware
that he will have to take the class again.
B. When Yann Scheele turns in his test, the reader knows he will fail
or be accused of cheating,
C. When Rich writes a fake name on the exam, the audience is aware
that Rich will fail Particle Physics this semester.
D. When Yann Scheele turns in his test, the author portrays the
character as hardworking and confident.

Answer 1

Actually, I think it is the one where the audience knows he will fail.

Dramatic Irony is when the audience knows something the reader does not.

Answer 2

The best explanation of the text's use of dramatic irony is: C. When Rich writes a fake name on the exam, the audience is aware that Rich will fail Particle Physics this semester.

In the given scenario, dramatic irony occurs when the audience (readers) possesses knowledge that the characters within the story do not.

In option C, when Rich writes a fake name on the exam and expresses embarrassment, the audience becomes aware of the probable outcome—Rich failing Particle Physics—due to his lack of preparation and guessing on half the questions. This awareness creates a sense of anticipation or tension for the audience, as they foresee the consequences before the character himself does. Rich's action of using a fake name becomes ironic because the audience knows the likely consequence, while Rich remains unaware of his future academic challenge.

This disparity between what the audience knows and what the character knows generates tension, anticipation, or humor, enhancing the audience's engagement with the story through their privileged knowledge.