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The ___ form of theatre first appeared in Greece in the fifth century, and again in altered form in seventeenth-century France, and later in Norway in the nineteenth century. correct answers climactic contemporary climactic plays are usually performed employing anywhere from three to five acts. ...

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The ___ form of theatre first appeared in Greece in the fifth century, and again in altered form in
seventeenth-century France, and later in Norway in the nineteenth century. correct answers
climactic

contemporary climactic plays are usually performed employing anywhere from three to five acts.
correct answers False

Plots that begin early in the story and expand rather than compress the action are characteristics
associated with ____ drama correct answers episodic

These two dramatic forms of theatre, or combination of the two, have dominated western theatre
practice since fifth century Greece. correct answers episodic

climactic

information from the past that is important to understand the plot or characters is called correct
answers exposition

Characteristics associated with climactic structure include: correct answers a few long scenes or
acts

scenes restricted to a single location

no more than a handful of characters

A type of climactic play structure ___ were popular nineteenth century dramas with carefully and
tightly constructed, although contrived, plots. correct answers well-made plays

episodic plot structure: correct answers - begins relatively early in the story
- often employs subplots

the ___ form of theatre first appeared in Greece in the fifth century, and again in altered form in
seventeenth-century France, and later in Norway in the nineteenth century. correct answers
climactic

in climactic structure the plot begins correct answers late in the story.

device first used in ancient Greek theatre to resolve the action of the play. correct answers Deus
ex machina

Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, as are many of his plays, an excellent example of a(n) ___
drama correct answers episodic

Parallel plot is often referred to as correct answers subplot

, Action in an episodic play: correct answers may extend over a lengthy period of time stretching
many years

will often take place over many locations

There are a number of ways a playwright can create juxtaposition or contrast in episodic drama.
These include: correct answers short scenes alternating with longer scenes

public scenes alternating with private scenes

comic scenes alternating with serious scenes

Information from the past that is important to understand the plot or characters is called correct
answers exposition

Which terms refer to a secondary narrative that runs alongside of, or reinforces the main plot?
correct answers subplot

parallel plot

Which of the following are part of climactic plot structure? correct answers Plot begins late in
the story

Occurs in a restricted locale

Covers a short period of time

A limited number of characters

When a playwright alternates between elements such as alternating shorter and longer scenes or
public and private scenes this is referred to as ___ or contrast correct answers juxtaposition

The overall cumulative cause and effect found in episodic play structure may be described as
correct answers a tsunami or tidal wave of events that overwhelm the characters.

What are some of the elements associated with ritual? correct answers ritual has a beginning,
middle, and end

ritual has action that is repeated in a specific manner

events in ritual progress naturally

These kind of plays or playwrights represent good examples of dramatic works that combined
elements from climactic and episodic forms. correct answers Chekhov plays

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