19th Century Drama and Playwrights

This video provides an introduction to 19th-century drama, focusing on the Romantic and Victorian periods. The Romantic period, characterized by verse and poetic language, emphasized emotional and individual experiences. In contrast, the Victorian period featured prose, comedies, melodramas, and well-made plays, often addressing social issues. Notable playwrights from these periods include Lord Byron, Shelley, Oscar Wilde, and Anton Chekhov.

Which two periods make up the 19th-century drama?

• Classical and Victorian

• Romantic and Victorian

• Victorian and Modern

• Romantic and Modern

When did the Romantic period start?

• Early 18th century

• Late 18th century

• Mid 19th century

• Early 19th century

What was the primary form of plays during the Romantic period?

• Monologue

• Dialogue

• Verse

• Prose

What is the opposite of verse in the context of playwriting?

• Monologue

• Prose

• Dialogue

• Narrative

What is a closet drama?

• A play performed in open spaces

• A play with no dialogue

• A play intended for private reading

• A play meant for large audiences

What were the main themes of Romantic period plays?

• Emotional and individual experiences

• Social reforms

• Technological advancements

• Political issues

Which period coincides with Queen Victoria's reign?

• Classical

• Victorian

• Romantic

• Modern

What form did Victorian period plays primarily take?

• Verse

• Prose

• Dialogue

• Monologue

Which type of play is characterized by exaggerated emotions?

• Tragedy

• Farce

• Melodrama

• Comedy

What is the structure of a well-made play?

• Introduction, Climax, Conclusion

• Exposition, Rising Action, Falling Action, Resolution

• Prologue, Conflict, Epilogue

• Beginning, Middle, End