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Which element of drama refers to the central idea of the play?
Which element of drama refers to the central idea of the play?
- Theme/Thought (correct)
- Language/Diction
- Characters
- Plot
What does the plot of a play contain?
What does the plot of a play contain?
- Initial entanglement or conflict (correct)
- Word choices made by the playwright
- Distinct characters
- Central idea of the play
What moves the action of the play forward?
What moves the action of the play forward?
- Language/Diction
- Theme/Thought
- Characters (correct)
- Plot
Which element of drama refers to the word choices made by the playwright and how the actors enunciate the language?
Which element of drama refers to the word choices made by the playwright and how the actors enunciate the language?
What contains the events in the play and should have a logical connection with each other?
What contains the events in the play and should have a logical connection with each other?
What is the term used to describe a paper containing a formal, written discussion of a performance of a play or musical?
What is the term used to describe a paper containing a formal, written discussion of a performance of a play or musical?
Which approach to literary criticism focuses on the psychology of characters?
Which approach to literary criticism focuses on the psychology of characters?
What type of literary criticism aims to find the connection between the piece and the author's personal experiences?
What type of literary criticism aims to find the connection between the piece and the author's personal experiences?
Which aspect of a play or musical does the term 'spectacle' refer to in the theatre?
Which aspect of a play or musical does the term 'spectacle' refer to in the theatre?
In theatrical presentations, what does music encompass apart from melody and music compositions?
In theatrical presentations, what does music encompass apart from melody and music compositions?
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Drama Theme
Drama Theme
The central idea or message of a play.
Play Plot
Play Plot
The sequence of events in a play; the conflict.
Play Action Driver
Play Action Driver
The characters who cause the plot to progress.
Play Language
Play Language
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Play Plot Structure
Play Plot Structure
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Theater Critique
Theater Critique
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Psychological Criticism
Psychological Criticism
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Biographical Criticism
Biographical Criticism
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Play Spectacle
Play Spectacle
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Play Music
Play Music
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