Holyrood Drama N5 Genre

Which of the following is a sub-genre of comedy?

• Tragedy

• Melodrama

• Satire

• Romance

What is a common characteristic of a comedy?

• It has a tragic ending

• It makes the audience laugh

• It focuses on human suffering

• It uses signature music

Which genre of drama originated with the ancient Greeks?

• Comedy

• Melodrama

• Tragedy

• Romance

What is a typical feature of melodramas?

• They have a tragic hero

• They focus on human suffering

• They exaggerate plot and characters

• They use minimal music

Which genre of drama is based on historical events and famous people, often fictionalized?

• Kitchen-sink realism

• Tragicomedy

• Historical

• Docu-drama

What is a key characteristic of kitchen-sink drama?

• Focus on historical events

• Real-life situations of the working class

• Combination of comedy and tragedy

• Use of sound recordings from real events

Which genre combines elements of both comedy and tragedy?

• Docu-drama

• Theatre for development

• Tragicomedy

• Commedia dell'arte

What is the purpose of Theatre for Development?

• To entertain with comedy

• To dramatize historical events

• To empower communities to make sustainable changes through participation in society.

• To teach educational content in schools

Which form of theatre is known for using improvisation and stock characters?

• Theatre in Education

• Commedia dell'arte

• Docu-drama

• Historical

What is Theatre in Education designed to do?

• Re-enact real events

• Encourage learning and debate

• Combine comedy and tragedy

• Focus on working-class life