The matter of antiquity refers to a. legends of alexander the great, city of thebes, and city of troy b. stories of charlemagne and william of orange

i belive its A)The Matter of Antiquity refers to legends of Alexander the Great, city of Thebes, and city of Troy.

Explanation:

dramatic irony occurs when the reader/audience knows more about a character's situation than the character does. the one main effect is that it gives the reader a sense of superiority, or detached superiority. the reader not only seemingly discovers what is revealed, but feels superior for doing so.