Question 1

Who is the author of the work 'Poetics"?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle is the author of 'Poetics,' a seminal work that discusses the theory of poetry and drama.

Question 2

Who is the author of the work "Republic"?

Accepted Answer

"Republic" is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato, where he outlines his vision of a just society and the education necessary to achieve it.

Question 3

Choral odes sung in honour of Dionysus were Known as ------

Accepted Answer

Dithyrambs were ancient Greek hymns sung and danced in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility. They are considered precursors to Greek tragedy and choral poetry.

Question 4

Eliot's play 'Murder in the Cathedral' imbibes the conventions of --------- drama.

Accepted Answer

'Murder in the Cathedral' by T.S. Eliot incorporates elements of Greek drama, particularly through its use of a chorus to comment on the action and convey the collective thoughts and feelings of the community, a hallmark of ancient Greek theatre.

Question 5

The name of Bertolt Brecht is associated with -------

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Bertolt Brecht is most famously associated with the development of the epic theatre, a style that aimed to encourage the audience to reflect critically on the drama rather than becoming emotionally involved.

Question 6

The term drama is derived from the Greek word------------.

Accepted Answer

The term drama is derived from the Greek word "dran," which means "to do" or "to act."

Question 7

Drama originated in ancient---------

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Drama originated in ancient Greece, where it was a significant part of the cultural and religious life, especially through the works of playwrights like Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus.

Question 8

Milton's "Comus " is a ---------

Accepted Answer

"Comus" is a masque written by John Milton, incorporating music, mythological themes, and allegory to convey its narrative, typical of the masque form.

Question 9

The term 'denoumnet' refers to ---------in a play.

Accepted Answer

The term 'denouement' refers to the falling action in a play, where conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.

Question 10

The French term for 'unknotting' ----------

Accepted Answer

The term "denouement" refers to the final resolution of the intricacies of a plot, as in a drama or novel, effectively "unknotting" the complexities of the story. It is derived from the French word "dénouement," meaning to untie.

Question 11

The term -------- is applied to the falling action in a tragedy

Accepted Answer

The term "catastrophe" is applied to the falling action in a tragedy, referring to the sequence of events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution or conclusion of the dramatic plot.

Question 12

The term anagnorisis means ----------

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Anagnorisis refers to the moment in a story, especially in Greek tragedy, where a character makes a critical discovery or recognition, particularly about his or her true identity or the true nature of their situation.

Question 13

The term peripetia means----------

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Peripeteia refers to a sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances, especially in the context of a narrative or drama.

Question 14

In Greek drama, the hero is called------

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In Greek drama, the hero or main character is referred to as the protagonist. This term is used to describe the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Question 15

---------is someone in whom the central character confides

Accepted Answer

A confidant is a character in whom the protagonist or main character confides, sharing their innermost thoughts, feelings, and secrets.

Question 16

Character types that occur repeatedly in comedies are called ------

Accepted Answer

Stock characters are types that recur frequently in a particular literary genre, and in comedy, they are often recognizable by their conventional attributes, roles, or behavior, making them a key element of the genre.

Question 17

A character who serves as the mouth piece of the playwright is called--------

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A raisonneur is a character in a play who voices the playwright's own thoughts or philosophy. This character often serves as a spokesperson for the author, providing commentary or insight into the themes and messages of the play.

Question 18

Plato was the most celebrated disciple of -----

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Plato was a student of Socrates and is widely recognized as one of his most famous disciples.

Question 19

Which among the following books contains Plato's ideas?

Accepted Answer

"Republic" is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato, where he laid out his ideas on justice, the characteristics of a just city-state, and the just man.

Question 20

Who is the author of "Dialogues"

Accepted Answer

Plato is the author of "Dialogues," a collection of philosophical texts in the form of discussions.

Quiz 1: Literature and Drama: Authors and Terminology