Exploring Elements of Drama and Comedy

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Concept of "dramatic irony" in a play

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The audience knows more about a situation than the characters do

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In a verse drama, what is the primary function of iambic pentameter?

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To create a musical rhythm in the dialogue

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What is the role of a tragic flaw in the downfall of a tragic hero?

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It is the main reason for the hero's downfall

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Use of a soliloquy in a play

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To reveal a character's private thoughts to the audience

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What is the primary purpose of stage directions in a script?

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To guide the actors' movements and actions on stage

Front

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• Her eyes sparkled like diamonds
• Time is a thief
• He is as brave as a lion
• The wind howled in the night

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Time is a thief

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What is the function of an antagonist in a narrative?

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To create conflict by opposing the protagonist

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using "like" or "as"

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What is the primary purpose of an allegory in literature?

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To convey a deeper moral or political meaning

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Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? The stars danced in the sky, I'm so hungry I could eat a horse, The leaves whispered in the wind, She is as gentle as a lamb

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse