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<p>He embodies the tragic consequences of social and psychological pressures on individuals in a rapidly changing world. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Playwrights use theatrical techniques to create a heightened and engaging narrative. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By incorporating slang and colloquialisms to depict the authentic speech patterns of everyday people. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exploring the intricate relationships and complexities within families. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He wanted to focus on the lives of ordinary people who were becoming increasingly influential. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The argument between Willy and Biff (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dreamlike and nightmarish qualities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Characters represented social groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biff Loman (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conversations with Ben (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pauses or silence of unusual length (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Willy decides to end his life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Episodic scenes arranged in quick succession (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rising action (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abbreviated style with short phrases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simplification and symbolic imagery were emphasized (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brought out the essence of man (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Restoration of social order (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduction to types and caricatures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The falling action (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Highlighting psychological drama and human insecurities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They experience feelings of inadequacy and inability to cope (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The everyday lives of ordinary middle-class people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plays are an imitation of action that creates a compelling illusion of real life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is thought to represent an actual event occurring in front of them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They aim to comfort by normalizing human insecurities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inadequacy and the struggle to cope with life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psychological dramas of earlier playwrights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bertolt Brecht (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To encourage active participation and critical thinking. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By presenting multiple perspectives without pushing a specific agenda. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The American Dream from various perspectives. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Joe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Socialist and communist-inspired. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is embedded in the plot and subplots without clear answers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows characters and their philosophies to articulate ideas without authorial intrusion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To introduce new types of heroes that are not weak. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The violence between races from the perspective of African Americans. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a ghost ship representing the haunted past of racism. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Black sexual obsession with white women. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A manipulative and controlling individual. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Circular time, beginning and ending with the same motifs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An examination of the struggles of black individuals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A ghostly manifestation of racist fantasies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Condensing events and rearranging details for dramatic effect.

A style of playwriting that depicts everyday life and ordinary characters.

A playwright known for pioneering realism in theater with plays like A Doll’s House.

Modern problems like women's rights and political corruption explored in his plays.

A play by Arthur Miller depicting the struggles of a common man in a capitalist society.

A realistic portrayal of characters’ speech patterns and dialogue.

Staging that reveals deep personal and societal conflicts within characters.

A genre focused on the everyday lives of ordinary middle-class people.

A playwright known for creating Epic Theatre to engage audiences.

A theatrical style that encourages critical thinking rather than emotional absorption.

The involvement of audiences in critically analyzing the play's messages.

Strong ideas regarding politics woven into the narrative of Kushner's plays.

Themes presented from multiple perspectives, inviting audience deliberation.

Different interpretations of the American Dream depicted in Kushner's work.

Many themes in Kushner's plays draw from socialist or communist ideas.

The nature of theatre that can have temporary impact but enduring influence.

A type of play that explores the emotional and mental states of characters.

The journey of characters dealing with their emotions and inner conflicts.

A feeling of not being good enough, common in characters of domestic realism.

The idea that plays can reassure audiences by showing insecurities as universal.

The convincing representation of real life in theater that engages the audience.

The typical demographic often depicted in realistic drama, living in real houses.

The shared experiences and emotional struggles of all people, often explored in drama.

Theatrical works aimed at social or political change, featuring new hero ideals.

A play by Amiri Baraka, exploring African American struggle and race relations.

A group marginalized in society, often voiceless in political discourse.

Efforts to confront dominant cultural narratives through art or performance.

Preconceived and harmful stereotypes regarding race, especially about black sexuality.

A manipulative figure representing control over race relations in the play.

The play begins and ends with the same motifs, creating a loop in narrative.

A central theme in Dutchman highlighting racial tensions and conflict.

A movement emphasizing subjective ideas and dreamlike atmospheres, distorting reality.

Specific methods used by authors to create distorted realities in plays.

The atmosphere of a performance created through pauses and silence, resembling dreams or nightmares.

Imagery that emphasizes meaning rather than realistic detail, conveying deeper themes.

A play format consisting of many short scenes, connected without traditional coherence.

Characters reduced to general traits or social groups, lacking individuality.

Exaggerated performance style often seen in expressionist theatre, mimicking puppets.

Short phrases or highly poetic monologues used in expressionist theatre.

Introduction of characters and their relationships in a play.

The struggle between opposing forces in a narrative.

Series of events leading to the climax in a story.

The turning point or most intense moment in a story.

Events that follow the climax and lead toward resolution.

The final event that leads to the resolution, often tragic.

A play that deals with serious themes and often ends in disaster.

The way characters interact and affect each other in a narrative.