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1
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Who is considered the father of modern drama?

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Henrik Ibsen

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What is the term for a play in which the characters and events are exaggerated to create a humorous effect?

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Farce

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Which ancient Greek playwright is known for his tragedies?

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Sophocles

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What is the term for a play that is serious in tone and often ends unhappily for the main character?

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Tragedy

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In which country did Commedia dell’arte originate?

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Italy

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Who wrote the play ‘A Doll’s House’?

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Henrik Ibsen

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What is the term for a play that uses exaggerated characters and situations to criticize society?

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Satire

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Which English playwright is known for his comedies and histories?

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William Shakespeare

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What is the term for a play that is based on real events or people?

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Historical drama

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Who is considered the father of modern tragedy?

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Aeschylus

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What is the term for a speech delivered by a character alone on stage?

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Monologue

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Which ancient Greek playwright is known for his comedies?

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Aristophanes

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What is the term for a play that uses music, dance, and spectacle to tell a story?

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Musical

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Who wrote the play ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’?

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Oscar Wilde

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What is the term for a play that is characterized by its emphasis on plot and action?

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Melodrama

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Which French playwright is known for his absurdist plays?

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Eugène Ionesco

17
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What is the term for a play that combines elements of tragedy and comedy?

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Tragicomedy

18
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Who wrote the play ‘The Glass Menagerie’?

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Tennessee Williams

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What is the term for a play that focuses on the inner thoughts and emotions of the characters?

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Psychological drama

20
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Which Russian playwright is known for his plays dealing with social issues?

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Anton Chekhov

21
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What is the term for a play that is based on legends or myths?

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Mythological drama

22
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Who wrote the play ‘The Cherry Orchard’?

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Anton Chekhov

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What is the term for a play that is based on the everyday lives of ordinary people?

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Slice of life drama

24
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Which American playwright is known for his exploration of African American themes?

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August Wilson

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