Dramatic Irony-- Mod 1

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Dramatic Irony is when the audience knows something the characters do not. Because of this understanding, the words of the characters take on a different meaning to the audience, and give the audience a depth of understanding that the characters do not have. This can create intense suspense or humor.

Suspense is the intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events. It leaves the reader holding their breath and/or waiting for/wanting more. 

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Identify a piece of dramatic irony from Alfred Hitchcock’s Dial ‘M’ for Murder (i.e. an example of when you, the audience, knew something that one or more characters did not).  How is it an example of dramatic irony?  In what ways did it help to create suspense?  Explain, using specific examples or details from the film in your response.  In order to receive credit, be sure to include YOUR NAME when posting.

Dramatic Irony-- Mod 4

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Dramatic Irony is when the audience knows something the characters do not. Because of this understanding, the words of the characters take on a different meaning to the audience, and give the audience a depth of understanding that the characters do not have. This can create intense suspense or humor.

Suspense is the intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events. It leaves the reader holding their breath and/or waiting for/wanting more. 

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Identify a piece of dramatic irony from Alfred Hitchcock’s Dial ‘M’ for Murder (i.e. an example of when you, the audience, knew something that one or more characters did not).  How is it an example of dramatic irony?  In what ways did it help to create suspense?  Explain, using specific examples or details from the film in your response.  In order to receive credit, be sure to include YOUR NAME when posting.

Dramatic Irony-- Mod 7

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Dramatic Irony is when the audience knows something the characters do not. Because of this understanding, the words of the characters take on a different meaning to the audience, and give the audience a depth of understanding that the characters do not have. This can create intense suspense or humor.

Suspense is the intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events. It leaves the reader holding their breath and/or waiting for/wanting more. 

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Identify a piece of dramatic irony from Alfred Hitchcock’s Dial ‘M’ for Murder (i.e. an example of when you, the audience, knew something that one or more characters did not).  How is it an example of dramatic irony?  In what ways did it help to create suspense?  Explain, using specific examples or details from the film in your response.  In order to receive credit, be sure to include YOUR NAME when posting.

Dramatic Irony-- Mod 8

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Dramatic Irony is when the audience knows something the characters do not. Because of this understanding, the words of the characters take on a different meaning to the audience, and give the audience a depth of understanding that the characters do not have. This can create intense suspense or humor.

Suspense is the intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events. It leaves the reader holding their breath and/or waiting for/wanting more. 

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Identify a piece of dramatic irony from Alfred Hitchcock’s Dial ‘M’ for Murder (i.e. an example of when you, the audience, knew something that one or more characters did not).  How is it an example of dramatic irony?  In what ways did it help to create suspense?  Explain, using specific examples or details from the film in your response.  In order to receive credit, be sure to include YOUR NAME when posting.