Neco 2020 Literature In English Question 54

Practice objective / multiple choice question 54 from the 2020 Neco Literature In English examination.

Neco 2020 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 54 NECO • 2020 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

In the following stage direction and dialogue, the narrator says, 'The king, unaware of the plot, praised the traitor's loyalty.' The audience, however, knows that the traitor is secretly planning rebellion. Identify the type of dramatic irony employed and explain its effect on the audience.

Answer Options

A. Dramatic irony of omission; it leaves the audience unaware of the traitor's plans, reducing suspense.
Correct Answer B. Situational dramatic irony; it creates tension by letting the audience anticipate the king's downfall while he remains oblivious.
C. Cosmic irony; it suggests that fate is mocking the king, causing the audience to feel pity rather than tension.
D. Verbal dramatic irony; it highlights the king's sarcasm, making the audience laugh at his ignorance.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Situational dramatic irony; it creates tension by letting the audience anticipate the king's downfall while he remains oblivious.

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This is Neco 2020 Literature In English Question 54. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Neco Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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