Question

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?

a. A mother expecting her children to do well in school, and they make the honor roll.
b. A man meets his long-lost son but doesn't know it, although the reader does.
c. A little girl can see the future.
d. A teacher tells her students they did well on a test, but actually they all failed.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

b. A man meets his long-lost son but doesn't know it, although the reader does.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The example of dramatic irony among the given options is:

b. A man meets his long-lost son but doesn't know it, although the reader does.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The correct answer is (b) "A man meets his long-lost son but doesn't know it, although the reader does." This is an example of dramatic irony because the reader has knowledge that the man lacks, creating a sense of tension and anticipation. To identify dramatic irony, you need to be familiar with the concept of irony and understand its different forms. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience or reader knows something that one or more characters in the story do not. In this case, the reader is aware of the man's true identity as the long-lost son, while the man himself is unaware. To recognize this type of irony, it is essential to pay attention to the information provided to the reader and compare it with what the characters know within the story.