Questions and Answers
Antony and Cleopatra is an example of one of Shakespeare's?
Shakespeare's tragedies tend to include a/an?
Shakespeare often used mistaken identity as a device in his?
A drama is told through a combination of action and ______.
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In a drama, an 'extra' is a character that is ______.
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When humanism spread and affected literature, authors began writing about ______.
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One difference between tragedy and comedy is that tragedy usually features an ordinary hero.
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Just as books have chapters, plays are divided up into ______.
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A Shakespearean play that focuses on the flaws and mistakes of the protagonists is known as a?
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In his comedies, Shakespeare is well known for?
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Before the Renaissance, virtually all dramas focused on secular themes.
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Dramatic irony means that?
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Humanists believe that?
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Shakespeare's plays often contain puns, which are?
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Which statement would a humanist most likely agree with?
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When reading a play, the reader has to imagine the ______.
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Before the birth of humanism, the most important goal a person could have was to?
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Shakespeare's comedies tend to end with a ______.
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According to Renaissance philosophy, commoners often represent?
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Modern dramas, such as films, are not structured in the manner of stage plays.
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Study Notes
Shakespearean Drama
- "Antony and Cleopatra" is classified as a history play in Shakespeare's repertoire.
- Tragedies by Shakespeare are characterized by the presence of extraordinary heroes.
- Mistaken identity is a recurring device in Shakespeare's comedies.
Elements of Drama
- A drama is conveyed through a combination of action and dialogue.
- An "extra" in a play refers to a character that plays a minimal or unimportant role.
- Plays, similar to books, are structured in acts.
Themes in Literature
- The emergence of humanism led authors to explore themes related to human psychology.
- Prior to the Renaissance, dramatis typically revolved around religious themes.
- Humanists posit that life on earth holds intrinsic value and significance.
Literary Devices
- Dramatic irony occurs when the audience is aware of information that characters are not.
- Shakespeare frequently employs puns, which are clever wordplay, in his works.
Humanist Philosophy
- A humanist might agree that one should strive for a good and happy life, valuing earthly existence.
- Before humanism's rise, the pursuit of a sinless and holy life was deemed the paramount goal.
Conclusion of Comedies
- Shakespeare's comedies often conclude with a marriage, symbolizing resolution and harmony.
- In Renaissance thought, commoners are often portrayed as embodiments of appetite and desire.
Modern Drama
- The assertion that modern dramas, such as films, lack the structured format of traditional stage plays is misleading.
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