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Dramatic Irony In Much Ado About Nothing

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Michael and Angela were engaged to be married, but Michael was planning to run away with Angela´s bestfriend tomorrow night. This an example of dramatic irony, a writing tool that is used by many authors. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something the characters do not. Because of this understanding, the words of the characters take on a different meaning. This can create intense suspense or humor. In Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare, dramatic irony is applied in many events that result in both good, and bad outcomes. In addition to the use of dramatic irony, Shakespeare takes advantage of this tool, several times in Much Ado About Nothing, to keep the reader engaged. For example, in Act I, scene i, during the masquerade

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