Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows.

As Raul walked down the hallway of the apartment building, arms laden with grocery bags, a large, unfamiliar black dog rounded the corner ahead and stopped, blocking the way. "N-n-n-n-nice dog!" Raul stammered. Around the corner, the owner of this large but friendly beast was just several steps away.

What statement best describes the dramatic irony in this passage?

A.
Raul wants to drop his groceries and run to his apartment.
B.
Raul wants to run around the corner and find the dog’s owner.
C.
Raul is afraid because this dog had previously bitten him.
D.
Raul is afraid because he doesn’t know that the dog’s owner is nearby.