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 has knowledge that the characters in a story lack. This creates tension and can lead to unexpected outcomes from the characters' perspective.

Answer:

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