Worksheet on Irony - Dramatic for GCSE
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Understanding Dramatic Irony
In the play, the audience knows that Juliet is not dead, but Romeo believes she is. As he finds her seemingly lifeless body, he laments his fate, unaware of the true situation. Juliet awakens to find Romeo dead beside her, a tragic scene that the audience has anticipated but the characters have not yet realised.
1.
Identify the type of irony present in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how the audience’s knowledge enhances the emotional impact of the scene.
[4 marks]3.
Which dramatic technique amplifies the sense of tragedy in this scene?
[1 mark]Aa) Foreshadowing
Bb) Irony
Cc) Hyperbole
Dd) Alliteration
4.
Describe how Shakespeare creates a sense of tragic inevitability in this scene.
[4 marks]5.
Identify one literary device used in the passage (e.g., metaphor, simile, volta).
[2 marks]6.
What effect does the audience’s knowledge of the true situation have on their emotional response?
[2 marks]B
Creative Writing: Dramatic Irony Scene
Write a short scene involving dramatic irony. Ensure your scene includes at least one character unaware of a crucial fact that the audience knows.
1.
Describe the key dramatic irony element in your scene.
[2 marks]2.
Create a dialogue snippet (3-4 lines) that highlights the irony.
[2 marks]3.
List three elements you will include to build tension in your scene.
[3 marks]4.
Write a brief summary of your scene's plot.
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