Literature SS1

Which of the following is NOT a major genre of literature?

• Poetry

• Drama

• Painting

• Prose

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a tragedy?

• A happy ending

• Comic relief

• The downfall of the protagonist

• A focus on supernatural elements

Which term describes the main character in a play?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Foil

• Supporting character

What is the purpose of a soliloquy in drama?

• To create a humorous moment

• To reveal a character’s inner thoughts to the audience

• To change the scene setting

• To introduce a new character

Which element of drama refers to the sequence of events that make up the story?

• Dialogue

• Setting

• Plot

• Theme

Which part of a play involves the highest point of tension and the turning point of the story?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Falling action

• Resolution

What is the term for a brief comment by a character that is meant to be heard by the audience but not by the other characters?

• Monologue

• Soliloquy

• Aside

• Chorus

Which element of drama involves the time and place in which the story occurs?

• Theme

• Plot

• Setting

• Conflict

Which of the following best defines literature?

• Any form of written work

• Written and spoken works that express ideas, emotions, and stories with artistic value

• Only classic books and poems

• Non-fictional writings

What is the primary purpose of literature?

• To inform readers with factual data

• To entertain and provoke thought through creative expression

• To provide scientific explanations

• To sell books and generate profit