Dramatic Irony: Creating Tension
English
Grade 8
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A worksheet focusing on analyzing how dramatic irony creates tension in literature for Grade 8 students.
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Dramatic Irony: Creating Tension
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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Dramatic Irony
In the play, the audience knows that Juliet is not really dead, but Romeo does not. As Romeo finds Juliet in her tomb, his grief is intense, not knowing the truth that she is alive. The darkened tomb, Romeo’s despair, and the audience’s knowledge of Juliet’s true state create a powerful sense of tension throughout the scene.
1.
What is dramatic irony in the context of this excerpt?
[2 marks]2.
How does the audience's knowledge of Juliet's true condition increase tension in the scene?
[2 marks]3.
Identify and explain one literary device other than irony that the playwright uses to build tension in this scene.
[3 marks]4.
Why does the playwright choose to reveal Juliet's true situation only at this moment?
[3 marks]5.
Identify the scene's climax and explain how dramatic irony contributes to it.
[3 marks]6.
Select the correct answer: What is the primary purpose of using dramatic irony in this scene?
Aa) To confuse the audience
Bb) To create humor
Cc) To build suspense and emotional impact
Dd) To introduce a new character
7.
Analyze how the playwright’s use of setting contributes to the tension in this scene.
[3 marks]8.
Write a brief paragraph explaining how dramatic irony can create emotional tension in a story or play.
B
Analysis & Creative Writing
Prompt 1: Write a short scene (about 15 lines) where dramatic irony creates tension between two characters. Include stage directions.
Prompt 2: Analyze the use of dramatic irony in a famous scene from a play or novel of your choice. Identify the devices used and how they enhance the tension.
1.
Select the prompt you want to complete. Write your scene or analysis accordingly.
Aa) Write a new scene involving dramatic irony
Bb) Analyze a scene from a known work
2.
For your creative scene, include at least two characters, a situation where the audience knows more than the characters, and a conflict that builds suspense.
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