Varieties of Dramatic Poetry: Tragedy, Farce, Social Poems

Comedies aim to bring about changes in social conditions.

Tragedies involve exaggerated comedy.

The hero in a tragedy meets death or ruin without success. (correct)

Comedies depict the struggle of the hero against dynamic forces.

Characters that seem realistic and relatable.

Motive that are serious and profound.

Situations that are too understated to be funny.

Situations that are too ridiculous to be true. (correct)

To explore mystical and magical realms.

To highlight the struggles of supernatural beings.

To portray the life of today either in a purely comic or tragic manner. (correct)

To depict ancient life and customs.

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<p>Social poems may portray the life of today and seek social change.</p> Signup and view all the answers