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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