Question

why is this an example of dramatic irony?
○ lady capulet does not understand that juliet is crying for romeo.
○ juliet is relieved to know that romeo is safe from harm.
○ juliet is a rational character who does not usually show emotion.
○ lady capulet is saying the opposite of what she means.

Explanation:

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something a character doesn't. In the context of "Romeo and Juliet", Lady Capulet doesn't know Juliet is crying for Romeo (due to their forbidden love), but the audience (and likely Juliet) does. The other options: Juliet being relieved doesn't relate to dramatic irony; Juliet is emotional in the play, so the "rational, unemotional" option is incorrect; Lady Capulet not saying the opposite of her meaning rules out that option.

Answer:

A. Lady Capulet does not understand that Juliet is crying for Romeo.