JUPEBLiterature in EnglishElements of Drama

The term 'dramatic irony' describes a situation in which

Atwo characters speak at the same time.
Bthe ending is unexpectedly happy.
Cthe audience knows something important that a character on stage does not.CORRECT
Da character says the opposite of what he means.
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
Dramatic irony creates tension because the audience can see the significance of words or actions that the character cannot, as when a king vows to punish a murderer who is himself. Verbal irony is saying the opposite of what is meant.
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