INTRO TO THEATRE CH4
The point of view of a dramatic text helps to determine its genre.
True
In which tragic form are the central figures of the play caught in a series of tragic circumstances?
Both traditional and modern tragedy
Exaggeration is one of the main ingredients of
Farce
Which comic form requires a temporary suspension of the natural laws of probability and logic?
All of these answers are correct
In ________, the situation becomes irretrievable; there is no turning back, there is no way out.
Both traditional and modern tragedy
One type of comic form that relies on gross exaggeration and occasional vulgarity is ...
Burlesque
One of the primary genres; devoted to provoking amusement and laughter
Comedy
Points up the foibles and peculiarities of the upper class
Comedy of Manners
Stories of everyday people, often centered in the family
Domestic Drama
Farce relies on knockabout physical humor, gross exaggerations, and occasional vulgarity.
False
If a playwright is writing about a historical event, it is inappropriate for the playwright to change the order of events to suit his/her purpose.
False
One of the hallmarks of melodrama is that character tend to be complex and contradictory in their motivations and actions.
False
The word "genre" means an ability to "generalize about all human beings by observing a small portion of their actions."
False
Traditional tragedy assumes a basically optimistic view of the universe, placing faith in the ability of humanity to overcome adversity.
False
In which comic form does an idea or concept turn the accepted notion of things upside down?
Farce
Thrives on exaggeration, broad physical humor, elaborate plots, and stereotyped characters
Farce
Which comic form has few intellectual pretensions; its humor arises as the result of ridiculous situations?
Farce
In ________, the hero or heroine is a person of social stature: a king, a queen, a general, a nobleman, etc.
Traditional Tragedy
In which tragic form do the heroes or heroines meet their fate with dignity after finding themselves in a situation from which there is no honorable avenue of escape?
Traditional Tragedy
Is premised on the fact that the world can be cruel and unjust
Tragedy
Mixes serious and comic matter in same play
Tragicomedy
Bourgeois or Domestic Drama consists of plays that deal with middle or lower class characters that face problems of the family and the home rather than affairs of state.
True
Comedy of Manners is a form of comic drama that emphasizes atmosphere and witty dialogue.
True
Heroic Dramas tend to have happy endings.
True
In a traditional tragedy, the hero or heroine is caught in circumstances from which there is no escape and which inevitably lead to a fateful end.
True
In the modern period, tragicomedy has become the predominant form of many of the best playwrights.
True
Two ideas essential to tragic drama are the concept that human beings are capable of extraordinary accomplishments, and the notion that the world is potentially cruel and unjust.
True
In ________, the language used in the play is prose.
Modern Tragedy
In which tragic form do the characters tend to be regular men and women?
Modern Tragedy
Similar to tragedy, but with an optimistic world view
Heroic Drama
Originally meant "song drama" or "music drama"
Melodrama
Employs wit and irony to expose evil foolishness
Satire
Which comic form relies on sophisticated language to attack evil and foolishness? Both traditional and modern tragedy
Satire
