Dramatic Irony - Audience Knows More

English
Grade 8
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Dramatic Irony - Audience Knows More

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Grade Grade 8
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Introduction to Dramatic Irony

In William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the audience knows that Juliet is only pretending to be dead, but Romeo is unaware and believes she has truly died. This creates a tense and emotional situation where the audience’s knowledge heightens the drama.
1.
What is dramatic irony in literature?
[2 marks]
B

Identifying Dramatic Irony

Read the following excerpt and answer the questions.
1.
Identify an example of dramatic irony in this excerpt.
[2 marks]
C

Effects of Dramatic Irony

Answer the questions based on the passage.
1.
How does dramatic irony influence the audience's experience in this scene?
[2 marks]
2.
Describe a way that dramatic irony can increase tension in a story.
D

Analyzing Techniques

Read the excerpt and answer the questions.
1.
Identify the literary technique used when the narrator reveals the hero's ignorance.
[1 mark]
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Irony
Cc) Foreshadowing
Dd) Alliteration
2.
Explain how the narrator's revelation contributes to dramatic irony.
E

Creative Writing Prompt

Use the prompt below to craft a short story involving dramatic irony. Follow the checklist to guide your writing.
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Checklist for your story:

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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