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What type of irony is most prominently featured in Hamlet, where the audience knows something the characters do not?
What type of irony is most prominently featured in Hamlet, where the audience knows something the characters do not?
- Dramatic irony (correct)
- Situational irony
- Cosmic irony
- Verbal irony
Which scenario in Hamlet exemplifies situational irony?
Which scenario in Hamlet exemplifies situational irony?
- Claudius’s public persona as a caring king
- Hamlet's feigned madness
- Ophelia's descent into madness
- Polonius’s death while spying (correct)
In which way does Hamlet employ verbal irony in his conversations?
In which way does Hamlet employ verbal irony in his conversations?
- By using sarcasm to mislead others (correct)
- By speaking truthfully about his feelings
- By discussing his plans openly
- By avoiding complex language
What overarching themes in Hamlet does the use of irony help to illuminate?
What overarching themes in Hamlet does the use of irony help to illuminate?
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Which character’s actions lead to a classic example of situational irony?
Which character’s actions lead to a classic example of situational irony?
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What function does irony serve in Hamlet?
What function does irony serve in Hamlet?
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Which aspect of irony is illustrated by the character Polonius's demise?
Which aspect of irony is illustrated by the character Polonius's demise?
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In which way does verbal irony enhance Hamlet's relationships with other characters?
In which way does verbal irony enhance Hamlet's relationships with other characters?
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What theme is particularly underscored by the extensive use of irony in Hamlet?
What theme is particularly underscored by the extensive use of irony in Hamlet?
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Why is dramatic irony significant in the context of Hamlet?
Why is dramatic irony significant in the context of Hamlet?
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