Question 1

_____ Style in the theatre stems only from the manner in which a playwright uses the elements of drama

Accepted Answer

Style in the theatre does not stem solely from the playwright's use of elements of drama, but is also influenced by the director's interpretation, the actors' performances, the set and costume design, and the audience's response.

Question 2

_____ An effective tragedy requires the arousal of empathy for those who strive for personal integrity and dignity

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. In order for a tragedy to be effective, the audience needs to feel empathy for the characters who are struggling to maintain their personal integrity and dignity. Without this emotional connection, the tragedy may not have as much impact on the audience.

Question 3

_____ Which BEST describes Melodrama as a dramatic form?&#10;A) Complex characters with complex motivations and responses&#10;B) A serious action that is resolved happily and affirms the power of good over evil&#10;C) A serious action that raises significant issues about the nature of human existence

Accepted Answer

Melodrama is characterized by exaggerated emotions, simplified characters, and a clear distinction between good and evil. The plot typically involves a heroic protagonist who overcomes obstacles and defeats the villain, leading to a happy and moralistic ending that affirms the triumph of good over evil.

Question 4

Define what is meant by the term &#34;thought&#34; in relation to the six elements of drama and describe some of the devices a playwright may use to convey thought.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

_____ &#34;Point of attack&#34; refers to:&#10;A) The cause-to-effect arrangement of events&#10;B) The stage position for combat scenes whether open-handed stage combat or with weapons&#10;C) The moment at which the plotline takes up the larger story of the play

Accepted Answer

"Point of attack" refers to the moment when the main story of the play is introduced or when the events of the play begin to unfold. It is not related to the cause-to-effect arrangement of events or the stage position for combat scenes.

Question 6

_____ In many plays the &#34;major dramatic question&#34; stems directly from the &#34;inciting incident&#34;

Accepted Answer

The "major dramatic question" is the central question or conflict of the play, and it often arises as a result of the "inciting incident," which is the event or action that sets the plot in motion. Therefore, it is true that in many plays, the major dramatic question stems directly from the inciting incident.

Question 7

_____ Which most fully describes the qualities of effective dramatic action?&#10;A) It should be complete and self-contained&#10;B) It should engage and maintain interest&#10;C) It should be deliberately shaped to reveal its purpose and goal&#10;D) It should be internally consistent&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the listed qualities are important for effective dramatic action. The action should be complete and self-contained, engaging and maintaining the audience's interest, deliberately shaped to reveal its purpose and goal, and internally consistent. All of these elements work together to create a cohesive and impactful story on stage or screen.

Question 8

_____ Which of the following is NOT one of the six elements of drama, according to Aristotle?&#10;A) Plot&#10;B) Character&#10;C) Thought&#10;D) Situation&#10;E) Spectacle

Accepted Answer

Aristotle's six elements of drama, as outlined in his Poetics, include Plot, Character, Thought, Diction (or Language), Spectacle, and Song (or Melody). "Situation" is not listed among these elements, making it the correct answer.

Question 9

_____ Two of the most common plot structures are episodic and sequential

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

_____ Tragedy is a form associated especially with:&#10;A) Ancient Rome&#10;B) Elizabethan England&#10;C) Restoration England&#10;D) All of the above&#10;E) None of the above&#10;True/False

Accepted Answer

Tragedy is a form that is associated especially with Elizabethan England, during the Renaissance. The works of William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Ben Jonson are some of the most famous examples of Elizabethan tragedy.

Question 11

Playwrights may use an early point of attack or a late point of attack. Explain the differences between these and the resulting effect on both the play's structure and on the audience's experience.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

_____ &#34;Exposition&#34; relates that part of the action that occurs after the &#34;crisis&#34; or &#34;climax&#34;

Accepted Answer

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