dramatic irony
US /drəˌmæt.ɪk ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
UK /drəˌmæt.ɪk ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
名詞
1.
戲劇性反諷
a literary device where the audience's or reader's knowledge of events or individuals surpasses that of the characters in the narrative, creating a sense of tension or anticipation.
範例:
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The play uses dramatic irony when the audience knows the killer's identity, but the characters do not.
當觀眾知道兇手的身份而劇中人物不知道時，這部劇運用了戲劇性反諷。
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Shakespeare's tragedies often feature dramatic irony, building suspense for the audience.
莎士比亞的悲劇常運用戲劇性反諷，為觀眾營造懸念。
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