Intro to Othello Quiz

Question 1

A drama that shows the downfall or destruction of a noble or outstanding person due to a character weakness

Answer 1

Tragedy

Question 2

Is a person of high rank and personal quality, often a nobleman. who serves as the protagonist of the tragedy

Answer 2

Tragic hero

Question 3

A weakness or character defect that leads to the downfall of the main character in a tragedy

Answer 3

Tragic Flaw

Question 4

A long speech made by a character who is alone on stage for the purpose of revealing his/her private thoughts to the audience

Answer 4

Soliloquy

Question 5

A character reveals his innermost feelings when the other characters on stage are presumed not to hear what is said

Answer 5

Aside

Question 6

The event that sets into motion the central conflict or struggle of a tragedy

Answer 6

Inciting Incident

Question 7

The part of a plot that provides background information about the characters, setting, or conflict

Answer 7

Exposition

Question 8

A series of complications that develop the conflict to a high point of intensity

Answer 8

Rising Action

Question 9

In a tragedy, the turning point or presents a decisive occurrence that determines the future course of events in the play

Answer 9

Crisis

Question 10

The final action that completes the unraveling of the plot in a play

Answer 10

Catastrophe

Question 11

The part of a play that follows the catastrophe and ties up any remaining loose ends

Answer 11

Falling Action

Question 12

Occurring after the climax, you learn what happens to the characters after the conflict is resolved

Answer 12

Resolution

Question 13

Literally meaning “untie the knot,” this is what happens at the very end of the story

Answer 13

Denouement

Question 14

Playwright’s written instructions, including notes about set, appearance, and movement of characters

Answer 14

Stage Directions