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.

Explanation:

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters involved. This creates tension and anticipation as the audience watches the characters make choices or act without being aware of the full - picture.

Answer:

An audience knows more about a situation than the characters involved.