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What is tragicomedy?
What is tragicomedy?
- A type of drama that focuses only on comedic events
- A type of drama that involves supernatural elements
- A type of drama that focuses only on tragic events
- A type of drama that combines elements of tragedy and comedy (correct)
How many plays and sonnets are attributed to William Shakespeare?
How many plays and sonnets are attributed to William Shakespeare?
- 35 plays and 150 sonnets
- 37 plays and 154 sonnets (correct)
- 30 plays and 140 sonnets
- 40 plays and 160 sonnets
What is the defining characteristic of tragicomedy?
What is the defining characteristic of tragicomedy?
- It represents a serious action which threatens a tragic disaster to the protagonist, yet turns out happily (correct)
- It involves a protagonist of high degree facing tragic circumstances
- It involves a protagonist of low degree facing comedic circumstances
- It always ends in a tragic disaster for the protagonist
When was 'The Merchant of Venice' likely written?
When was 'The Merchant of Venice' likely written?
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Tragicomedy
Tragicomedy
A type of drama that combines elements of tragedy and comedy.
Shakespeare's works (number)
Shakespeare's works (number)
37 plays and 154 sonnets.
Defining characteristic of tragicomedy
Defining characteristic of tragicomedy
It represents a serious action which threatens a tragic disaster to the protagonist, yet turns out happily.
When was 'The Merchant of Venice' likely written?
When was 'The Merchant of Venice' likely written?
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