Question 1"Conceits more rich in matter than in words/Brags of his substance, not of ornament" (Act II. SC .IV). The structure of this dramatic speech is an example of A.paradoxical structureB.parallel structureC.circular thought patternD.antithesisObjective Show full explanation
Question 2A drama form that teaches godliness, righteousness and goodwill to all men among rulers and ordinary citizens is called A.sentimental comedyB.heroic tragi-comedyC.heroic farceD.satireObjective Show full explanation
Question 3A dramatic composition in which many or all the words are sung is called .......... A.OratorioB.OperaC.ComedyD.ConcertObjective Show full explanation
Question 4A humorous play based on an unrealistic situation is considered in drama as .......... A.comedyB.tragedyC.farceD.burlesqueObjective Show full explanation
Question 5A play is a tragedy when A.the author presents life as a hopeless adventureB.the main character dies before the play endsC.there is much bloodshed in the playD.a weakness in the main character leads to his downfallObjective Show full explanation
Question 6A play that ends on a sad note is A.tragicomedyB.comedyC.tragedyD.farceObjective Show full explanation
Question 7A play that stirs readers to pity, fear and laughter is called A.tragicomedyB.farceC.absurdD.melodramaObjective Show full explanation
Question 8A play that tells a single story, has one setting and takes place within a specified period is said to A.be heavily moralisticB.be clearly cohesiveC.possess the three unitiesD.have tragic elementsObjective Show full explanation
Question 9A play which emphasizes laughter and amusement at the expense of credibility is called ............ A.cartoonB.elegyC.comedyD.farceObjective Show full explanation
Question 10A play with a single character is called A.solo-dramaB.monodramaC.play letD.All of the aboveObjective Show full explanation
Question 11A tragic figure is a character who is A.worthy of emulationB.ennobled though sufferingC.unbending and irredeemableD.completely transformedObjective Show full explanation
Question 12A type of drama that celebrates or satirizes the follies of characters is called ......... A.comedyB.tragedyC.farceD.tragicomedyObjective Show full explanation
Question 13A type of drama that highlights suspense and romantic sentiment, with characters who are usually either clearly good or bad is called .......... A.farceB.melodramaC.comedyD.burlesqueObjective Show full explanation
Question 14According to Aristotle, the key to tragedy is the concept of A.cartharsisB.chorusC.representationD.plotObjective Show full explanation
Question 15Aristotle's word for a tragic hero's shortcoming is A.hubrisB.harmatiaC.denouementD.dilemmaObjective Show full explanation
Question 16As a comic dramatic piece, a farce makes use of improbable situations and characters that are A.exaggeratedB.extravagantC.understandingD.poorObjective Show full explanation
Question 17Both comedy and tragedy have A.climaxB.tragic heroC.stanzaD.happy endingObjective Show full explanation
Question 18Farce can be described as a dramatic piece marked by A.movement from serious to the light-hearted moodB.comic and exaggerated actionsC.actions devoid of meaningD.gloomy actions with momentary reliefsObjective Show full explanation
Question 19In ..........., the major character is selfish, devilish, wicked and exploitative. A.ComedyB.TragicomedyC.FarceD.MelodramaObjective Show full explanation
Question 20In a play, tragic responses are brought to a head through three elements A.reversal, recognition and sufferingB.weakness, suffering and resolutionC.flaw, fear and recognitionD.reversal, suffering and conclusionObjective Show full explanation
Question 21In de Graft's Sons and Daughters James Ofosu is treated with A.ridiculeB.dramatic ironyC.sarcasmD.melodramatic spectacleObjective Show full explanation
Question 22In drama, a flashback occurs when A.a character's inner mind is revealedB.the playwright supplies a missing link in a character's pastC.a character drops an idea that hints at the futureD.a character drops an idea that hints at the concealed pastObjective Show full explanation
Question 23In drama, light, furniture, custom and make-up are part of ........... A.stage decorB.stage architectonicsC.stage proxemicsD.kineaestheticsObjective Show full explanation
Question 24In most of Shakespeare's drama, when a character speaks in aside, the act is referred to as ........... A.stream of consciousnessB.sleep-walkingC.soliloquyD.monologueObjective Show full explanation
Question 25In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo died ........... A.of self-poisonB.being murdered by Friar LaurenceC.the capuletD.unknown assassinsObjective Show full explanation