Space/Time
Name at least two features of time in drama!
What is the Unity of Time?
events take place within a limited time frame, typically occurring in a single day
What type of character is the central figure in a drama, often faced with conflict and change throughout the story?
Protagonist
Tragedy or Comedy?
The drama deals with the topic of love and has a happy ending.
Comedy
What is a soliloquy?
A soliloquy/ inner monologue is a speech in a play where a character talks to themselves, revealing their thoughts and feelings, often when alone or unaware of others listening.
It gives the audience insight into the character's inner conflict.
Name at least 3 examples for space in drama!
Mood Space
symbolic space
Action Space
social space
What is the turning point of a drama, where the central conflict reaches its peak?
the Climax
Which character opposes the Protagonist?
Antagonist
Tragedy or Comedy?
The drama is about a humorous person. He is described in a colloquial speech.
Comedy
Name at least 3 plays by Shakespear!
Romeo and Juliette
Hamlet
Othello
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Which type of time shortens the time in the story to make dramatic moments more intense?
Time compression
What is the Exposition?
This is the typical first act in a drama, where characters, setting, and the main conflict are introduced.
What is a tragic hero and where can you find him?
This type of character archetype, often seen in tragedies, has a fatal flaw or characteristic that leads to their downfall.
Tragedy or Comedy?
The protagonist falls in misfortune due to an intrigue and dies at the end.
Tragedy
Name at least two Greek playwrights!
Sophocles
Euripides
Aischyloss
Aristophanes
What is a Retardation?
This refers to the practice of delaying the action in a drama to build suspense, often through flashbacks or prolonged moments of tension.
Which part of a drama often includes developments after the climax, where tension begins to resolve, and loose ends are tied up?
Falling Action
Which character archetype (Urtyp) is often wise, experienced, and provides guidance to the protagonist?
The mentor
Tragedy or Comedy?
The drama has 5 acts and is written poetic with an elevated language.
Tragedy
In which drama does Ferdinand poison himself and his lover Luise?
Kabale und Liebe/Intrigue and Love
Which dramatic principle (Space) involves the setting and the mood of the play being linked; for example, dark, stormy weather mirroring a character’s inner unrest?
Mood space
What is the Unity of Action?
a drama should have a single, unified plot, without unnecessary subplots or distractions
What are Static Characters?
These are characters in dramas that do not change or evolve, often embodying a fixed role or trait, such as the "tragic hero."
Tragedy or Comedy?
The Drama contains misunderstandings which are solved through illogical and absurd actions.
Comedy
How many plays did Shakespear wrote?
39