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Answer: ASet 5: Text Structure (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The irony is dramatic: the audience knows the cup is poisoned, but the king does not. This discrepancy creates suspense, as every sip he takes acts as a countdown to the inevitable.
Which choice best explains the mechanism of the suspense?
A. It relies on an information gap between the observer and the character.✓ Correct
B. It is based on a surprise twist.
C. The king wants to die.
D. The audience is confused.
Detailed Explanation
Mechanism: Dramatic Irony (Gap). Audience knows vs King does not. Effect: Suspense.
Key Evidence:
• "audience knows ... king does not"
• "This discrepancy creates suspense"
Why others are wrong: B (No surprise, we know.), C (Unaware.), D (They know more.).