Introduction to Drama: Types and Characteristics
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What is a defining characteristic of a Tragedy?

  • Mainly focuses on humor and laughter
  • Involves the downfall of a great character (correct)
  • Is always a light-hearted performance
  • Features a happy ending

Which type of Drama is known for its extravagant exaggeration and violent horseplay?

  • Satire/problem play
  • Comedy
  • Comedy of Manners
  • Farce (correct)

What distinguishes Satire/problem play from other types of drama?

  • Has a fantasy setting with magical elements
  • Only involves happy endings
  • Depicts fashionable life
  • Focuses on exposing constructive social criticisms (correct)

What makes Comedy of Manners unique among the types of Drama mentioned?

<p>Wittily portrays fashionable life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of Drama do the leading characters typically face difficulties but the plot ends happily?

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

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of melodrama?

<p>Attention to human values and literary merit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the exposition in a play?

<p>To provide necessary background information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of drama mentioned in the text?

<p>Satirical plays (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of dialogue in a drama?

<p>To convey the characters' thoughts, feelings, and actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an element of drama mentioned in the text?

<p>Soliloquy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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