Prova Flashcards
(24 cards)
Who is considered the father of modern drama?
Henrik Ibsen
What is the term for a play in which the characters and events are exaggerated to create a humorous effect?
Farce
Which ancient Greek playwright is known for his tragedies?
Sophocles
What is the term for a play that is serious in tone and often ends unhappily for the main character?
Tragedy
In which country did Commedia dell’arte originate?
Italy
Who wrote the play ‘A Doll’s House’?
Henrik Ibsen
What is the term for a play that uses exaggerated characters and situations to criticize society?
Satire
Which English playwright is known for his comedies and histories?
William Shakespeare
What is the term for a play that is based on real events or people?
Historical drama
Who is considered the father of modern tragedy?
Aeschylus
What is the term for a speech delivered by a character alone on stage?
Monologue
Which ancient Greek playwright is known for his comedies?
Aristophanes
What is the term for a play that uses music, dance, and spectacle to tell a story?
Musical
Who wrote the play ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’?
Oscar Wilde
What is the term for a play that is characterized by its emphasis on plot and action?
Melodrama
Which French playwright is known for his absurdist plays?
Eugène Ionesco
What is the term for a play that combines elements of tragedy and comedy?
Tragicomedy
Who wrote the play ‘The Glass Menagerie’?
Tennessee Williams
What is the term for a play that focuses on the inner thoughts and emotions of the characters?
Psychological drama
Which Russian playwright is known for his plays dealing with social issues?
Anton Chekhov
What is the term for a play that is based on legends or myths?
Mythological drama
Who wrote the play ‘The Cherry Orchard’?
Anton Chekhov
What is the term for a play that is based on the everyday lives of ordinary people?
Slice of life drama
Which American playwright is known for his exploration of African American themes?
August Wilson
