Define dramatic irony in your own words. Then identify three specific instances of this literary device in Sophocles’ Oedipus the King and explain what makes each an example of dramatic irony.

Additional Instructions for the Extra Credit Essay: For this part, you will write a well-developed essay of 3 to 4 fully-developed paragraphs. Develop a clear thesis and support your statements with relevant examples and quotes from the text. Explain what this evidence shows. Answer all parts of the question specifically.

Question for the Extra Credit Essay: Define dramatic irony in your own words. Then identify three specific instances of this literary device in Sophocles’ Oedipus the King and explain what makes each an example of dramatic irony. In your view, how does the extensive use of dramatic irony relate to the overall theme(s) you see in the tragedy? Be specific throughout.