Melodrama Quiz

In which century did Melodrama Originate?

• 20th Century in France

• Early 19th Century In France

• Late 18th in France

• 16th Century In Space

What style of Acting does Melodrama generally use?

• Realism

• Exaggeration

• Simplistic Plots

• Classical

What are three themes that are commonly used in Melodrama?

• Sleep, Love, Disaster

• Violence, Enjoyment, Action

• Violence, Romance, Action

• Death, Birthdays, Christmas

What was the main purpose of Melodrama?

• To leave the audience in despair and allow them to sit back relax.

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  To provide entertainment and a means of escape for the working class experiencing long hours and poor conditions.

• To bore an audience and make them avoid for the theatre the rest of there existence.

• To brighten ones day with the merry music and drama which the theatre brings.

What is an aside and what is its purpose?

• To have a quick chat with the audience.

• Where a character alone communicates with the audience, which is unheard by other characters on stage.

• Sitting beside someone on the side.

• Shouting at your audience to intimidate them.

How many melodrama plays have been written?

• 10-15 Plays

• 3.1 Billion

• Over a thousand.

• 100

Which character is responsible for bringing comic relief to a Melodrama Play?

• The Damsel

• The Old Aged Parent

• The Sidekick

• The Villain

What is the drama term used to describe a character in a melodrama?

• Stereotype

• Stock Character

• Character

• Person