Example Sentences
"In 'Romeo and Juliet,' the audience knows Juliet is alive when Romeo thinks she's dead."
"Dramatic irony creates tension and tragedy."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of dramatic irony?
Study Tips
To remember dramatic irony, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about english language arts.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.