It's called 'Dramatic irony'.
This literary device is called dramatic irony and it creates tension and suspense in the story. It allows the audience to anticipate outcomes that the character is unaware of, leading to a deeper engagement with the narrative.
reader; character
Yes, that's correct. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters in a story do not, creating tension or humor as the events unfold. It adds depth to the storytelling by allowing the audience to have insights that the characters lack.
Foreshadowing is where the author tells the reader something, but the character doesn't know it. The reader knows something is coming before the character does.
I think that's called dramatic irony, when the reader knows something that the character doesn't.
dramatic irony.
Dramatic Irony
This scenario uses dramatic irony, where the reader knows something that the main character does not. The tension arises from the difference in knowledge between the reader and the character, creating suspense as the reader anticipates the impending danger.
It is called dramatic irony. Dang you beat me to it. And situational irony is when something unexpected or opposite of what you thought was going to happen happens.
Who knows who really invented anything just because someone has something and says its theirs doesnt mean it is?
That's how you create suspense in anything - knowing (or thinking you know) that something bad is about to happen makes you tense and worried. When a reader knows something that the character(s) don't, it also makes them tense and worried, which is how you define suspense.
When a reader already knows about material to be read, it is referred to as prior knowledge or background knowledge. This existing knowledge can influence the reader's understanding and interpretation of the text.
Dramatic irony occurs when the reader knows something that the character does not. This creates tension and anticipation as the audience waits to see how the character will react when they eventually discover the truth. It can also add depth to the narrative by allowing for subtle commentary on the characters' actions and motivations.