Romeo and Juliet

What does the audience know that Juliet does not? What effect(mood) does this create? What other literary device is used by Shakespeare?

act 5 scene 4

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The audience knows that Romeo drank poison because he thought Juliet was dead. This creates tension, suspense, and pathos (sorrow). This is also an example of "dramatic irony."