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Hey Casper, can you explain what it means when the audience knows something the characters don't in a movie or a play?
Hi! Absolutely. That's a concept often referred to as 'dramatic irony'. It's a literary device that's often used to create suspense or humor in a narrative. The audience is aware of certain information that the characters in the story are oblivious to.
Can you give me an example of dramatic irony?
Sure! Take the classic example from Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet'. In the play, Romeo believes that Juliet has died and, devastated, he kills himself. However, the audience knows that Juliet has only taken a sleeping potion and is not really dead. That's a tragic example of dramatic irony.
That's quite interesting. So, it's like the audience is in on a secret the characters don't know about. Are there any benefits to using dramatic irony?
Absolutely. It can stir up emotions in the audience, create suspense, or even add a layer of humor depending on the situation. It also makes the audience feel more engaged and involved in the story, because they're privy to information that the characters aren't.
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