What is most likely the meaning if the word cumulative as it is used in the following passage? “Although the impact of each plant varies regionally, it’s rating represents cumulative impacts statewide.”

A. A group of people
B. Nationality
C. A future monetary payment
D. An increasing degree or amount

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.

i have a basic answer but if you want a more in depth

hasty generalization