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Question about Use of Dramatic, Irony, Suspense and Humor

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Use of Dramatic, Irony, Suspense and Humor

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(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Hard of English

In Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', Act 3, Scene 4, Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo at a dinner party, but no one else can see it. This leads to a humorous and suspenseful moment in the play. Taking this scene as a reference, how does the use of dramatic irony create suspense and humor? Discuss the role of dramatic irony in creating differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience, and how these differences contribute to the overall effect of the scene. Also, consider the social and historical context of the play in your response.
a.
The use of dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 4 of 'Macbeth' reduces the suspense and humor, aligns the points of view of the characters and the audience, and detracts from the overall effect of the scene by downplaying Macbeth's guilt and impending doom.
b.
The use of dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 4 of 'Macbeth' creates suspense and humor, differentiates the points of view of the characters and the audience, and detracts from the overall effect of the scene by highlighting Macbeth's guilt and impending doom.
c.
The use of dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 4 of 'Macbeth' creates suspense and humor, differentiates the points of view of the characters and the audience, and contributes to the overall effect of the scene by highlighting Macbeth's guilt and impending doom.
d.
The use of dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 4 of 'Macbeth' creates confusion and chaos, differentiates the points of view of the characters and the audience, and contributes to the overall effect of the scene by highlighting Macbeth's innocence and impending success.
e.
The use of dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 4 of 'Macbeth' creates suspense and humor, unifies the points of view of the characters and the audience, and contributes to the overall effect of the scene by highlighting Macbeth's guilt and impending doom.

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