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What is the
definition of Dramatic Irony?
How do you define Dramatic Irony? What is a Dramatic Irony? The
word derives from the Latin word 'ironia' meaning 'feigned
ignorance'. Plural: Ironies. The
definition of Dramatic Irony is as follows:
English Grammar &
Terminology
Definition of Dramatic Irony |
Definition:
A
situation in which the audience knows something
about present or future circumstances that
the character does not know |
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Definition of Dramatic Irony |
Examples of Dramatic
Irony in Literature
Dramatic irony
occurs in situations where the audience knows something about
present or future circumstances that the character does not
know. Literature with Dramatic Irony
examples can be found in the most famous plays by William
Shakespeare.
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Romeo and
Juliet by William Shakespeare. When Romeo finds Juliet
in a drugged sleep, he assumes her to be dead and kills
himself. Upon awakening to find her dead lover beside
her, Juliet then kills herself.
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Oedipus Rex
by Sophocles in which Oedipus searches to find the
murderer of the former king of Thebes, only to discover
that it is himself, which is known to the audience all
along.
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Othello by
William Shakespeare. In which Othello blames Desdemona
for cuckolding him but the audience knows that he is
being deceived by Iago.
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Macbeth by
William Shakespeare. Macbeth plans the murder of Duncan
whilst feigning loyalty. Duncan does not know of
Macbeth’s plans but the audience does.
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The Tempest
by William Shakespeare - Miranda does not know that
Gonzalo is on the island but her father Prospero, and
the audience, does.
Click the
following links for more examples and information:
Irony
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Examples Help! Use
of Dramatic Irony in Literature
Examples of Dramatic Irony can
be found in many examples plays by William Shakespeare.
Shakespeare uses this device to draw the audience into the plot
of the play.
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Figures of Speech - Dramatic Irony
In Figurative Language we use words in such a way that they
differ somewhat from ordinary every-day speech and convey
meanings in a more vivid and impressive manner. Figures, like
Dramatic Irony make speech more effective, they beautify and emphasize it
in Rhetoric which is the art of speaking and writing
effectively. Figures of speech such as Dramatic Irony use word association
to convey emotion and mood.
Examples Help! Using
Dramatic Irony
Figures of
speech such as Dramatic Irony adds adornment, beautifies, colors, elegant
variation, embellishment, embroidery, emphasis, exaggeration,
exclamation, flourish, floweriness, irony, lushness and
luxuriance to the English language. This page providing facts
and info about Figures of Speech will help with the
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