Question

Which is an example of dramatic irony in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet? Romeo thought Juliet was dead when he poisoned himself, but the audience knew she was alive. Balthasar agreed to deliver Romeo's letter, and the audience knew the contents of the letter. Juliet knew Romeo was dead when she awakened, and the audience knew that she was correct. Friar Laurence thought his plan would help Romeo and Juliet, but the audience knew he had evil intentions.

Answer 1

Answer:

Why is Act IV, Scene V an example of dramatic irony?

The scene demonstrates that funerals and weddings are very similar.

Lady Capulet said she wanted Juliet dead. Now she really is dead.

Only the friar and we know that Juliet is not really dead.

The scene anticipates the actual funeral that will take place later in the play.

Explanation:

Answer 2

An example of dramatic irony would be answer A: Romeo thought Juliet was dead when he poisoned himself, but the audience know she was alive
Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something the characters do not.