Understanding Tragedy and Comedy

Which of the following best describes a tragic hero?

• A character who always wins

• A noble character with a tragic flaw

• A villain who reforms at the end

• A character without any flaws

What is the purpose of stage directions in a script?

• To entertain the audience

• To guide actors and directors

• To provide background music

• To describe the costumes

Which theatrical element refers to the conversation between two or more characters?

• Monologue

• Soliloquy

• Dialogue

• Aside

What does the 'Again and Again' signpost suggest readers should do?

• Ignore repeated words or phrases

• Stop and ask why something keeps showing up

• Skip to the next chapter

• Read the passage out loud

In the movie 'Up,' what repeated element represents Carl and Ellie's dreams?

• Their house

• The change jar

• Their wedding rings

• Carl's cane

What is an internal conflict?

• A fight between two characters

• A problem in the story's setting

• A mental or emotional struggle within a character

• A disagreement between the author and reader

Which signpost involves a character receiving advice from an older character?

• Aha Moment

• Words of the Wiser

• Memory Moment

• Tough Questions

What should you ask yourself when you encounter the 'Aha Moment' signpost?

• "Why is this character so confused?"

• "How might this change things?"

• "What advice is being given?"

• "Why is this memory important?"

The 'Contrasts and Contradictions' signpost occurs when:

• Two characters argue with each other

• The setting changes dramatically

• A character acts differently than expected

• The story switches to a new narrator

Which signpost is represented by a light bulb symbol?

• Words of the Wiser

• Tough Questions

• Memory Moment

• Aha Moment