Question

Read this description of a detail from the movie Frozen. The audience knows that Elsa has the power to freeze the environment around her, making any touch from her quite dangerous. But her sister Anna does not know this, and she begs her Elsa to come out from her room. Elsa refuses, and Anna feels rejected. Which type of suspense technique did the screenwriter use? 1. Dramatic Irony 2. Flashback 3. Foreshadowing 4. Special Effects

Answer 1

The answer is 2. Dramatic Irony.

This suspense technique is used for situations in which the spectators of a play have information that the characters do not: in this case, like it was mentioned, the audience knows about Elsas' powers, whereas her sister is unaware.

Answer 2

Answer: A) Dramatic Irony