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Question

Which best describes dramatic irony? A character says the opposite of what he or she means.Events occur that are the opposite of what is expected.An audience knows more about a situation than the characters involved.An audience experiences relief because the situation or scene is humorous.

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#### Solution By Steps

***Step 1: Understanding Dramatic Irony***

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more about a situation, the causes of conflicts, and their resolutions before the characters within the story do.

***Step 2: Identifying the Correct Description***

Based on the understanding of dramatic irony, the correct description is the one that states the audience has more information about the events or situations than the characters in the play or story.

#### Final Answer

The best description of dramatic irony is: An audience knows more about a situation than the characters involved.