Introduction Flashcards
What is prose
Any writing which follows a natural style of speech or grammar
What is drama?
Literature intended to be performed, including both dialogue and stage direction
What is the most popular structure in drama?
The three act structure
What are the acts in the three act structure?
Setup, confrontation, resolution
How does a tragedy end?
Death
How does a comedy end?
Marriage
What is a history play?
A play depicting a historical moment
What is a problem play?
A play dealing with a contemporary issue
Where does the term ‘novel’ come from?
Italian ‘novella’ meaning ‘new’
The modern novel is widely accepted to begin with the works of who?
Miguel de Cervantes
When did the novel rise in popularity
The 18th century
What is thought to be the first English novel?
Robinson Crusoe - Daniel Defoe
What year was Robinson Crusoe published
1719