16 Questions
Which element of drama refers to the central idea of the play?
Theme/Thought
What type of literary criticism focuses on themes, view of the world, moral statements, and author’s philosophy?
Philosophical
Which aspect of drama involves all of the aspects of scenery, costumes, and special effects in a production?
Spectacle
What does a theater critique contain?
A formal, written discussion of a performance of a play or musical
What does the biographical literary criticism aim to find?
The connection between the piece and the author's personal experiences
What are the items stressed by formalistic literary criticism?
Symbols, images, and structure
What is the main focus of the Feminist approach in analyzing literature?
Images of women and concepts of the feminine in myth and literature
In the guidelines for analyzing a drama, what does 'Locale' refer to?
The general region where the play is set
What is the focus of the Archetypal approach in literature analysis?
Connections to other literature, mythological/biblical allusions, archetypal images, symbols, characters, and themes
What is the primary element of Prehistoric Dramas according to the text?
Myth
What form of theater combines spoken word and song to celebrate various Catholic liturgical feasts?
Zarzuela
What did American colonization bring to Philippine theatre?
Influence through the bodabil
What is the Superobjective in drama analysis?
The broad overall objective a character has throughout the play
What does 'Objective' refer to in drama analysis?
What the characters want or need within a given moment
What is a characteristic of bodabil performances?
A mix of songs, dances, comedy skits, and magical performances
What is NOT a focus of the Sociological approach in analyzing literature?
The psychology of characters
Prepare for your 2nd Quarterly Exam in 21st Century Literature with this review on the six Aristotelean elements of drama, including plot, characters, theme, language, music, and spectacle, to help you fully understand and analyze Filipino drama.
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