GCELiterature in EnglishDrama Analysis2019

The concept of 'dramatic irony' occurs when

Aa character uses language that means the opposite of what is literally said
Bthe audience possesses information that one or more characters on stage do not haveCORRECT
Ctwo characters misunderstand each other's intentions
Dthe playwright uses exaggeration to create comic effect
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Dramatic irony arises from the gap between what the audience knows and what the characters know. This creates tension, suspense, or pathos because the audience can foresee consequences that the characters cannot. Verbal irony (option A) involves saying the opposite of what is meant, which is a different literary device.
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