Point of View in *Summer of the Mariposas* Chapter 2
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Objective
I can explain how the differing perspectives of the characters and the reader in chapter 2 of *Summer of the Mariposas* create dramatic irony.
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Define dramatic irony in your own words.
Explain how dramatic irony creates tension or suspense in a story. Give an example from a movie or book you have read (other than the examples in the video).
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“In Chapter 2 of *Summer of the Mariposas*, the sisters are unaware of the dangers that lie ahead on their journey, while the reader might suspect potential challenges based on the magical elements introduced. Explain how this difference in perspective creates dramatic irony. In Chapter 2 of *Summer of the Mariposas*, the sisters make a decision that the reader knows will have unforeseen consequences. Explain how this creates dramatic irony.”
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