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Consider the quote above which is spoken by Oedipus What type of irony does it represent and why?

The quote "What clearer seer than I? Who else could read / the woven truth coiled in those riddling songs?" exemplifies dramatic irony, a literary technique in which the audience knows more about a situation or character than the characters themselves do. In this instance, the audience is aware of Oedipus' true identity and the tragic events that will befall him, while he remains ignorant of these facts. This creates a sense of tension and suspense as the audience anticipates the unfolding of Oedipus' fate, knowing that he is heading towards disaster.

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