In 'Much Ado About Nothing', the 'orchard' scene where Benedick is tricked into believing Beatrice loves him is an example of:
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Correct answer: Dramatic Irony
Benedick overhears his friends discussing Beatrice's 'secret love' for him. The audience knows the friends are performing a staged conversation specifically to trick him, creating humor through the audience's superior knowledge.
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