"Romeo & Juliet" Drama Terms

Fill in the blank: One of the three classifications of Shakespearean drama is _________

• Comedy

• Romance

• Satire

• Farce

Fill in the blank: One of the three classifications of Shakespearean drama is _________.

• History

• Romance

• Satire

• Farce

Fill in the blank: One of the three classifications of Shakespearean drama is _________

• Tragedy

• Satire

• Epic

• Novel

Romeo and Juliet is a _______.

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Novel

• Poem

What is a drama that ends in catastrophe (most often death) for the main character called?

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Farce

• Melodrama

Which of the following is a quality of a tragic hero?

• A) Possesses high importance or rank

• B) Avoids extraordinary talents

• C) Never faces downfall

• D) Lacks courage and dignity

A tragic hero exhibits extraordinary _________?

• talents

• weaknesses

• fears

• failures

What is a tragic flaw in the context of a tragic hero?

• Extraordinary talent

• An error in judgment or defect in character that leads to downfall

• High importance or rank

• Courage and dignity

A tragic hero faces downfall with courage and dignity.

• True

• False

What is the definition of 'Soliloquy'? Fill in the blank: A soliloquy is a long speech given by a character while ______ on stage to reveal his or her private thoughts or intentions.

• alone

• with friends

• in the audience

• during a group discussion