10 Questions
According to Aristotle's Poetics, how has the dramatic mode been contrasted?
The dramatic mode has been contrasted with the epic and the lyrical modes ever since Aristotle's Poetics (c. 335 BC).
What is the origin of the term 'drama'?
The term 'drama' comes from a Greek word meaning 'deed' or 'act' (Classical Greek: δρᾶμα, drâma), which is derived from 'I do' (Classical Greek: δράω, dráō).
What do the two masks associated with drama represent?
The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional generic division between comedy and tragedy.
In a more narrow sense, what does 'drama' refer to?
'Drama' in a more narrow sense refers to a play that is neither a comedy nor a tragedy.
Who is the author of the tragedy Macbeth?
William Shakespeare
What was the standard term for dramas in English until William Shakespeare's time?
The standard term for dramas in English until William Shakespeare's time was 'play' or 'game' (translating the Anglo-Saxon pleġan or Latin ludus).
When is it thought that Macbeth was first performed?
1606
What prophecy does Macbeth receive from a trio of witches?
That he will become King of Scotland
What source did Shakespeare use for the story of Macbeth?
Holinshed's Chronicles (1587)
What psychological effects does Macbeth experience as a result of his political ambition?
Guilt and paranoia
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