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It's called 'Dramatic irony'.

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When the knows something the doesnt it is an example of dramatic irony?

reader; character


When the knows something the doesnt its an example dramatic irony?

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.


What is foreshadowing in a story?

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.


What is the contradiction between what a character thinks or believes to be true and what the reader knows to be true?

I think that's called dramatic irony, when the reader knows something that the character doesn't.


When the audience or reader of a play knows something a character in the play does not it's called?

dramatic irony.


When the audience or reader of a play knows something a character in the play does not it is called?

Dramatic Irony


A story that includes a scene in which the reader knows that the main character is about to walk off a cliff but the character thinks theres actually a path there makes use of what kind of 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.


What is it called when the audience or reader knows something the character does not?

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.


When was the plastic chair invented?

Who knows who really invented anything just because someone has something and says its theirs doesnt mean it is?


How does awareness of what is to come create suspense for the reader?

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.


What is it called when a reader already knows about material to be read?

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.


A contrast between what the reader knows and what the character knows?

When a character thinks something but the audience knows the opposite is true, it is called dramatic irony. An example of this would be when Romeo thinks Juliet is dead, but the audience knows she is still alive.

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