The dominant style of twentieth-century theatre that presents life as it actually is
What is Realism
100
A general term for drama in which the protagonist is a less-than-average character who achieves goals in a humorous way
What is Comedy
100
The term that refers to the way a play is written, produced, and acted
What is Style
100
A theatre style that involves a fusion of all the performing arts into one presentation
What is Total Theater
200
The use of one element--a character, a prop, a piece of scenery--to represent something else; also, a dramatic movement that was a reaction against realism
What is Symbolism
200
A type of low comedy that often includes screen scenes. practical jokes, and physical comedy
What is Farce
200
A type of play that is somber and thoughtful and is based on complex human emotions and conflicts
What is Tragedy
200
The term that applies to new and experimental art styles
What is Avant-Garde
300
A theatre style that grew out of realism and the idea that human beings act in response to the forces of nature and society that are beyond their control
What is Naturalism
300
A type of low comedy that mocks a certain person or work, often incorporating caricature
What is Parody
300
A type of drama that deals with unreal characters, dreams, and imaginary times and places
What is Fantasy
300
A theatre style that often uses signs, projections, films, or loudspeakers to present events in an episodic manner
What is Epic Theatre
400
The theatre style that was a reaction against the strict rules of classicism, featuring elaborate staging and ideal characters
What is Romanticism
400
A type of high comedy; a humorous but sometimes savage attach on the accepted conventions of society
What is Satire
400
A play that teaches moral principles through characters who personify abstract qualities and concepts
What is Allegory
400
A type of drama that presents virtuous heroines and flawless heroes in happily ending love affairs; The Merchant of Venice is an example
What is Romantic Comedy
500
A theatre style that originated in Germany and conveys the message that human hopes and dreams are useless in the face of mechanistic forces
What is Expressionism
500
A type of high comedy that focuses on the pretenses of a particular segment of society--particularly the upper classes
What is Comedy of Manners
500
A type of drama, based on the structure of tragedy, that is characterized by its use of stock characters and implausible plots
What is Melodrama
500
A type of drama that presents material in an emotional and ideal way; a reaction to Restoration drama