You are watching a movie about the Titanic and a character leaning on the balcony right before the ship hits the iceberg says, "It's so beautiful I could just die." Which Type of R... You are watching a movie about the Titanic and a character leaning on the balcony right before the ship hits the iceberg says, "It's so beautiful I could just die." Which Type of Rhetorical device is being used in this situation and why is it that option?
Understand the Problem
The question asks about identifying the rhetorical device used in a specific quote from a movie about the Titanic. It requires analyzing the quote to determine which rhetorical device among the given options is appropriate and to justify the choice.
Answer
Irony, we know information about the situation in the future that the characters do not know.
The final answer is Irony, we know information about the situation in the future that the characters do not know.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Irony, we know information about the situation in the future that the characters do not know.
More Information
The statement is an example of dramatic irony because the audience is aware of the impending disaster (the Titanic hitting the iceberg) while the character does not. This contrast between the audience's knowledge and the character's ignorance creates irony.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing irony with coincidence or bad timing. Irony involves a contrast between appearance or expectation and reality.
Sources
- Inbound 6373830737110207142 - Verbal Irony Examples - Scribd - scribd.com
- English 8 - Q3 M1 | PDF | Irony | Foods - Scribd - scribd.com
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