Dramatic irony

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.NounA theatrical effect in which the true meaning of a situation, or some incongruity in the plot, is understood by the audience, but not by the characters in the play.

Synonyms

irony drama metadrama metatheatre anacrisis distancing effect narrativity pseudorealism presentation metareference stagedom stageplaying

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