Question

how does the author use dramatic irony to create humor?

1. jons story includes more drama and suspense than tims story.
2. tims opening ignores the writing advice he has just given to jon.
3. jon and tim are both very competitive about their class assignment.
4. jon and tim are equally willing to provide honest feedback about writing.

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Explanation:

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more than a character, or when a character acts in a way that contradicts their own words/advice, creating humor through this contradiction. Option 2 fits this: Tim gives writing advice but immediately ignores it, so the audience recognizes this inconsistency, which is humorous dramatic irony. The other options do not involve this core element of dramatic irony.

Answer:

1. Tim's opening ignores the writing advice he has just given to Jon.