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Which element is NOT typically included as part of the setting in a drama?
Which element is NOT typically included as part of the setting in a drama?
- The dialogue between characters. (correct)
- The time of day when events occur.
- The historical period in which the story takes place.
- The geographical location of the story.
How does Shakespearean tragedy differentiate from classical tragedy?
How does Shakespearean tragedy differentiate from classical tragedy?
- By always ending with lighter scenes.
- By excluding elements of dramatic irony.
- By including a tragic hero of low social status.
- By easing the intensity of the action using literary devices. (correct)
What is the primary difference between a monologue and a dialogue in drama?
What is the primary difference between a monologue and a dialogue in drama?
- A monologue is a conversation with oneself, while a dialogue is between two or more characters. (correct)
- A monologue involves conflict, while a dialogue does not.
- A monologue is for comedic plays, while a dialogue is for tragedies.
- A monologue is spoken in Shakespearean English, a dialogue isn't.
In the context of tragedy, what is meant by a 'tragic flaw'?
In the context of tragedy, what is meant by a 'tragic flaw'?
Which characteristic is LEAST likely to be found in a comedy?
Which characteristic is LEAST likely to be found in a comedy?
What is 'dramatic irony' in the context of Shakespearean drama conventions?
What is 'dramatic irony' in the context of Shakespearean drama conventions?
Which of the following best describes the role of 'conflict' in a drama?
Which of the following best describes the role of 'conflict' in a drama?
What is a 'catastrophe' in the context of a drama?
What is a 'catastrophe' in the context of a drama?
Why is William Shakespeare often referred to as the 'Father of Literature'?
Why is William Shakespeare often referred to as the 'Father of Literature'?
Which of the following dramatic elements is MOST associated with Shakespeare's use of 'dramatic language'?
Which of the following dramatic elements is MOST associated with Shakespeare's use of 'dramatic language'?
Flashcards
Drama
Drama
A literary piece with dialogues performed in front of an audience.
Comedy
Comedy
A type of drama that is funny.
Tragedy
Tragedy
A play that is sad.
Tragicomedy
Tragicomedy
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Script
Script
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Plot
Plot
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Character
Character
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Setting
Setting
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Dialogue
Dialogue
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Monologue
Monologue
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Conflict
Conflict
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Tragedy
Tragedy
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Tragic flaw
Tragic flaw
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Study Notes
Drama
- A literary work featuring dialogues between characters performed for an audience
- Three drama types include comedy (funny), tragedy (sad), and tragicomedy (sad, funny)
- Essential components encompass script (written dialogue), plot (main events), character (role in events), setting (time and place), dialogue (conversation), monologue (self-conversation), and conflict (struggle)
Tragedy
- A drama portraying the downfall of a dignified character involved in significant events
- Result in deaths of multiple main characters
- Elements include a tragic hero (high-rank individual accepting a quest)
- Involves a tragic flaw (error or weakness that leads to the hero's downfall)
- Culminates in a catastrophe (disastrous conclusion with multiple deaths)
William Shakespeare
- Born 1564-1616
- One of the greatest writers, known as the "Father of Literature"
- Used dramatic language (figurative)
- Used novel metaphors (imagery)
- Used Shakespeare's English (love)
Conventions of Shakespearean Drama
- Shakespeare altered classical tragedy by using literary devices to lessen the impact
- Shakespeare used lighter scenes to break up serious events
- Dramatic irony involves the audience knowing more than the characters
- Puns are jokes using word meanings and rhyming sounds
Puns
- A pun is a joke based on multiple word meanings and rhyming sounds
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