A playwright would use a soliloquy instead of a monologue to reveal the character’s true motivation and most honest feelings. Soliloquies are typically delivered when a character is alone on stage and express inner thoughts and emotions, providing insight into their motivations, conflicts, and feelings, while monologues can be directed at other characters and may not reveal the same depth of personal truth.
Why would a playwright use a soliloquy instead of a monologue?(1 point)
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to inform the audience about how one character feels about another
to inform the audience about how one character feels about another
to develop an idea the playwright wants the audience to know about
to develop an idea the playwright wants the audience to know about
to give the audience historical context about the setting of the play
to give the audience historical context about the setting of the play
to reveal the character’s true motivation and most honest feelings
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What is dramatic irony?(1 point)
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a contrast between what is expected and what happens
a contrast between what is expected and what happens
the use of language to mock, ridicule, or criticize
the use of language to mock, ridicule, or criticize
the use of humor, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose or criticize people
the use of humor, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose or criticize people
a contrast between a character’s expectations and the audience’s knowledge
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a contrast between what is expected and what happens
a contrast between what is expected and what happens
the use of language to mock, ridicule, or criticize
the use of language to mock, ridicule, or criticize
the use of humor, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose or criticize people
the use of humor, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose or criticize people
a contrast between a character’s expectations and the audience’s knowledge
Dramatic irony is a contrast between a character’s expectations and the audience’s knowledge. This occurs when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do, creating tension and engagement as the audience anticipates how the characters will react to unfolding events.
What are dramatic elements?(1 point)
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essential features of a performance that contribute to a play’s meaning
essential features of a performance that contribute to a play’s meaning
people or beings in a performance whose actions move the plot forward
people or beings in a performance whose actions move the plot forward
aspects of a performance that appeal to the audience’s senses
aspects of a performance that appeal to the audience’s senses
events or incidents that happen during a performance in a particular order
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essential features of a performance that contribute to a play’s meaning
essential features of a performance that contribute to a play’s meaning
people or beings in a performance whose actions move the plot forward
people or beings in a performance whose actions move the plot forward
aspects of a performance that appeal to the audience’s senses
aspects of a performance that appeal to the audience’s senses
events or incidents that happen during a performance in a particular order
Dramatic elements are essential features of a performance that contribute to a play’s meaning. These elements include components such as plot, character, theme, dialogue, and staging, all of which work together to convey the overall message and emotional impact of the play.
What are the five key elements of a drama, as defined by Aristotle?(1 point)
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setting, tension, language, metaphor, emotion
setting, tension, language, metaphor, emotion
setting, allegory, spectacle, emotion, imagery
setting, allegory, spectacle, emotion, imagery
plot, character, tension, language, spectacle
plot, character, tension, language, spectacle
plot, character, setting, imagery, allegory
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setting, tension, language, metaphor, emotion
setting, tension, language, metaphor, emotion
setting, allegory, spectacle, emotion, imagery
setting, allegory, spectacle, emotion, imagery
plot, character, tension, language, spectacle
plot, character, tension, language, spectacle
plot, character, setting, imagery, allegory
The five key elements of a drama, as defined by Aristotle, are plot, character, setting, language, and spectacle. These elements are integral to the structure and effectiveness of a dramatic work.