A. A play in which characters make humorous remarks
B. A play in which characters experience reversals of fortune, usually for the better
C. A play in which no characters die or suffer
D. A play in which elite members of society are mocked
Related Mcqs:
- Which of the following offers the best definition of a theatrical tragedy ?
A. A play that depicts the downfall of a noble person
B. A play in which someone gets revenge
C. A play in which a hero faces likely defeat and overcomes it
D. A play in which no form of humor appears - Which of the following offers the best definition of the theatrical concept of a chorus ?
A. Members of the audience who comment on the play’s actions
B. Characters who remind the audience that the play is fictional
C. A group of characters who comment
on the actions of the play while participating in them
D. A group of characters who comment on the actions of the play while not participating in them - The first regular English comedy, based on the model of the Latin comedy, is attributed to___________?
A. Nicholas Udall
B. Thomas Colwell
C. Lord Burghley
D. none of the above - What does a prologue serve to do in a Greek tragedy or comedy ?
A. Introduce the main characters
B. Preview the play’s conclusion
C. Provide insight into the play’s mythological background
D. Remind the viewers of what kind of play they are viewing - Fill in the blank. According to Dr. Debra Schwartz, Greek “new comedy” was often characterized as being ?
A. Highly sexual
B. Violent
C. Satirical
D. Dull and political - Fill in the blank. According to Dr. Debora Schwartz, Greek “old comedy” was often characterized as being ?
A. Highly sexual
B. Not comedic at all
C. Satirical and political
D. Grounded in religion - Which of the following statements offers the best characterization of a Greek tragedy ?
A. In a Greek tragedy, evil people are vanquished by the forces of good.
B. In a Greek tragedy, characters undergo reversals of fortune, usually for the worse.
C. In a Greek tragedy, the hero suffers but always survives at the end of the play.
D. In a Greek tragedy, the tragic hero dies at the end of the play. - Which of the following statements offers the best definition of the term Bildungsroman ?
A. A story of one person’s fall from grace and into destruction
B. A story of one person’s growth and development within a particular social order
C. A story of one person’s success within a capitalistic economic system
D. A story of one person’s selfrealization and attempt to return to innocence - Which of the following offers the best definition of the concept of narrative poetry ?
A. A narrative poem is vague and difficult in style.
B. A narrative poem is a poem that does not have a plot or tell a story.
C. A narrative poem has a plot and tells a story.
D. A narrative poem is a poem written in the style of a conversation. - Which of the following statements offers the best definition of a novel of manners ?
A. A novel that attacks the lower classes
B. A novel set in Europe in the 18th century
C. A novel that explores the behavior and values of a particular class of people
D. A novel that explores class conflict
