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The Theatre Experience 14Th Edition By Edwin Wilson – Test Bank
The Theatre Experience, 14e (Wilson)
Chapter 7 Dramatic Structure and Dramatic Characters
1) The technical term for revelation of background material in a play is
A) imposition.
B) juxtaposition.
C) composition.
D) exposition.
Answer: D
Bloom’s: Remember
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LO: Name the differences between episodic and climactic plot structure
2) Another word that means “contrast in the connection of scenes” is
A) exposition.
B) juxtaposition.
C) composition.
D) imposition.
Answer: B
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LO: Name the differences between episodic and climactic plot structure
3) A ________ reinforces or runs parallel to the major plot in an episodic play.
A) exposition
B) story
C) climax
D) subplot
Answer: D
Bloom’s: Remember
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LO: Name the differences between episodic and climactic plot structure
4) Which is NOT a characteristic of extraordinary characters?
A) larger than life
B) prestigious roles such as kings or queens
C) pivotal but minor role
D) depicts characters at their best and worst
Answer: C
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LO: Recall the traits associated with extraordinary characters
5) A repetition or reenactment of a proceeding or a transaction which has acquired special meaning is called a
A) pattern.
B) serial structure.
C) ritual.
D) tragedy.
Answer: C
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LO: Identify ritual as dramatic structure
6) An intellectual or artistic movement that breaks with tradition and therefore seems ahead of its time is called ________; literally, it means “advance guard in a military formation.”
A) en garde
B) après-garde
C) surtout garde
D) avant-garde
Answer: D
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LO: Explain the development of special dramatic structure associated with experimental and avant-garde theatre
7) The main representative character in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House who to this day serves as a symbol of the modern woman is
A) Hedda Gabler.
B) Varya Trofimov.
C) Irina Arkadina.
D) Nora Helmer.
Answer: D
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LO: Recall the distinguishing characteristics of representative or quintessential characters
8) ________ was at the heart of most plot complications in the commedia dell’arte.
A) Capitano
B) Pantalone
C) Harlequin
D) Dottore
Answer: C
Bloom’s: Remember
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LO: Recall various kinds of stock characters
9) Minor characters are
A) typically used as a dramatic device by the playwright to move the action along.
B) typically used to be supportive or confidante-like characters for the central character in a play.
C) usually those in which we see only one facet of their personalities.
D) All of these answers are correct.
Answer: D
Bloom’s: Remember
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LO: Recall characteristics of minor characters
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