In a tragedy, the protagonist fails to ______ goals

In a tragedy, the protagonist is ________ from society

In a tragedy, the protagonist is average or _____

There are two kinds of styles of a drama, we can classify them in...

Which of the following best describes a comedy?

Which of the following best describes a tragedy?

What is the major difference between tragedy and comedy?

A good tragedian will create an emotional release in his audience called a ___________________

From what Greek word to we get the term Comedy

Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story?

When the suspense occurs, or conflict begins in a story

The conflict has been taking care of, and all loose ends are tied up.

The very end of a story

The leading character, often the "the good guy" in a story. Example: Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker.

The beginning of a story, characters are introduced, the main conflict begins

An easing of pressure that results in laughter

a device such as an idea, a line, or an action, emphasized early in the play; used to create anticipation.

A line, an action, or an idea emphasized early in a play that gives the audience clues to the conclusion.

True or False: In a realistic play, the events, people, and places are all presented as if true to life.

A play where the actors acknowledge the audience is called _______________.

Discovering hidden or obscure meanings

A situation in which the audience laughs because it knows the violent actions aren't realistic.

The aspect of a tragedy that describes the protagonists inability to change the outcome.

A result much less important than what preceded it; often used to provoke laughter by building something up in great proportions and plummeting into a letdown.

An unclear or double meaning

This form of theater is considered by many to be humanity's highest literary achievement.

Plays that combine elements of both tragedy and comedy are called ______________.

The quality of drama that arouses feelings in the audience is called ______________.

Successful tragedies should elicit two feelings in the audience. Those two feelings are _________ and __________. Select TWO options.

That which seems out of place, out of time, or out of character.

A device used in comedy in which the audience is looking forward to something.

A comedic protagonist is a ______________________ person.

Which form of theater has all the characters come back together at the end? (even the villains)

Device of comic anticipation that requires three exposures to provoke laughter: the plant, the establisher, and the clincher.

A line or a bit of action that is started but not finishes and is used to provoke laughter.

An overstatement; an enlargement of the truth.

Tragedy or Comedy? Protagonist fails to achieve goals.

Tragedy or Comedy? Often based around events that seem insurmountable or improbable.