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What literary device is dominant in the poem?

AAllegory

BApostrophe

CDramatic Irony

DMetonymy

Answer:

C. Dramatic Irony

Read Explanation:

Dramatic irony dominates—the Duke reveals more about his cruel nature than he intends, while believing he's being reasonable.


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