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What is an extraordinary character?
What is an extraordinary character?
- A minor character in the story
- A character larger than life, like royalty or the president (correct)
- A character that embodies common traits
- A character with no flaws
What does a representative quintessential character embody?
What does a representative quintessential character embody?
Traits and personalities of an entire group
Stock characters exemplify multiple characteristics.
Stock characters exemplify multiple characteristics.
False (B)
What do characters with dominant traits have?
What do characters with dominant traits have?
What role do minor characters play in a story?
What role do minor characters play in a story?
What is the role of a narrator or chorus in a play?
What is the role of a narrator or chorus in a play?
Nonhuman characters can represent aspects of human character.
Nonhuman characters can represent aspects of human character.
What is marketing?
What is marketing?
What are agents in the context of drama?
What are agents in the context of drama?
What does performing entail?
What does performing entail?
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Dramatic Characters
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Extraordinary Character
Represents larger-than-life figures, such as royalty or presidents, showcasing their best and worst traits. -
Representative Quintessential Characters
Embody traits and personalities indicative of an entire group, serving as a model for societal archetypes. -
Stock Characters
Simplistic figures defined by a single characteristic, lacking depth beyond that trait. -
Characters with Dominant Traits
Possess a significant character flaw that overshadows other aspects of their personality, influencing their actions and decisions. -
Minor Characters
Have limited roles within the narrative, often revealing only one dimension of their personality. -
Narrator or Chorus
Provides commentary on the play's action, typically addressing the audience directly; distinct from soliloquies, which express a character's inner thoughts. -
Nonhuman Characters
Representations other than human, which symbolize aspects of human nature or characteristics, offering a unique perspective in storytelling.
Marketing and Agents
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Marketing
Involves strategizing how to promote a product, including pricing and advertisement decisions. -
Agents
Typically act on behalf of actors, authors, or other creatives, facilitating opportunities and negotiations within the industry.
Performing
- Performing
The actual execution of a role by an actor, encompassing skills in expression, movement, and emotional conveyance in a dramatized context.
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