Question

in the excerpt from act 2, scene 2, what does the audience know that the juliet does not? how does this use of dramatic irony create a feeling of excitement in the reader?

select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.

the audience knows that choose an answer, but juliet is not aware of this. this dramatic irony creates a choose an answer choose an answer

options for the first drop-down:

• romeo is listening as juliet speaks
• romeo is part of the montague family
• juliet will soon see romeo hiding below
• juliets parents will be angry if they hear her

Explanation:

Identify the dramatic irony in Act 2, Scene 2

In Act 2, Scene 2 (the balcony scene), Juliet speaks her private thoughts aloud, unaware that Romeo is hiding in the orchard below and listening to her. The audience is fully aware of Romeo's presence, creating dramatic irony.

Analyze the effect of the dramatic irony

This knowledge creates a feeling of suspense and excitement because the audience is waiting to see how and when Romeo will reveal himself, and how Juliet will react to his sudden response.

Answer:

The audience knows that <blank>Romeo is listening as Juliet speaks</blank>, but Juliet is not aware of this. This dramatic irony creates a feeling of <blank>suspense</blank> because the reader wants to know <blank>how Juliet will react when Romeo reveals himself</blank>.