Question

how does the author create dramatic irony in the scene approaching the village? * 1 point
gasemu warns them but they dont listen
readers suspect danger while the boys feel hopeful
the rebels are visible before the boys see them
the boys know about the attack but continue anyway
the image of bullet shells covered the ground like mango leaves serves what literary purpose? * 1 point
to show the season when the attack occurred
to indicate the rebels poor marksmanship
to create a jarring contrast between violence and natural beauty
to suggest the attack happened in an orchard
what does the narrators violent reaction toward gasemu reveal about traumas psychological effects? * 1 point
trauma can cause irrational anger toward innocent people
gasemu actually deserved the blame
physical violence solves emotional problems
he has always been a violent person

Explanation:

• Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something the characters don't. In the first question, readers suspect danger while the boys feel hopeful, creating a gap in knowledge that is characteristic of dramatic irony.
• For the second question, comparing bullet - shells to mango leaves juxtaposes the harshness of violence with the beauty of nature.
• In the third question, trauma can lead to irrational emotional responses like anger towards innocent people, as shown by the narrator's reaction to Gasemu.

Answer:

1. B. Readers suspect danger while the boys feel hopeful
2. C. To create a jarring contrast between violence and natural beauty
3. A. Trauma can cause irrational anger toward innocent people