Drama

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What is the major difference between tragedy and comedy?

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Comedies have happy endings; tragedies don't

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What is the origin of the term "thespians"?

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It's derived from the name "Thespis," the first Ancient Greek actor.

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What word best describes kabuki theater?

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Unrealistic

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In Shakespeare's tragedy "King Lear," what can you infer about the cause of the title character's misfortunes?

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They are caused by his own errors in judgment.

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If a drama critic calls a play a "cathartic experience," what is she saying?

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The play makes the audience care about the characters

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Which of the following statements is true?

• Shakespeare's plays were only popular with rich, educated people.
• Shakespeare's plays are rarely performed today.
• Shakespeare's characters speak in highly poetic language.
• Most of Shakespeare's plays originally opened on Broadway.

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Shakespeare's characters speak in highly poetic language.

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What could you expect to see in a play written by Henrik Ibsen?

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Realistic characters dealing with real-world problems

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If you lived in Ancient Athens, and wanted to see a play, where would you go?

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To a festival honoring the god Dionysus

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Which of the following is an opinion about drama?

• TV shows and movies are both considered forms of drama
• William Shakespeare was the greatest playwright in the history of the English Language
• Tragedies almost always feature stories about kings or nobles
• The history of drama extends back 2,500 years.

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William Shakespeare was the greatest playwright in the history of the English Language

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What is the most common example of a tragic flaw?

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excessive pride