Standard XI - English : 4.1 History of English Drama - Objective Test - Questions And Answers
HISTORY OF ENGLISH DRAMA
Objective Test
HISTORY OF ENGLISH DRAMA
Objective Test
1. Name any four periods of history of British Drama.
Answer: Four periods of history of British drama are :
1) MEDIEVAL PERIOD
2) RENAISSANCE PERIOD
3) RESTORATION PERIOD
4) VICTORIAN PERIOD
2. List the four elements of drama.
Answer : Four elements of drama are : -
1) Plot
2) Characters
3) Characterization
4) Dialogue
3. State a type of drama each from any four periods of history.
Answer: 1) Medieval Period - Didactic plays
2) Renaissance Period - Revenge Plays
3) Restoration Period - Pathetic drama
4) Modern Period - Radio Drama
5. State the difference between peotry and drama.
Answer : Poetry is a language expressed in rhythm.
Drama is the speech made of fiction represented in performance on the stage.
6. State the difference between drama and novel.
Answer : A novel is written in the narrative form.
Whereas a drama is a medium of expression where the performer express themselves artistically on the stage with help of dialogues.
7. Define drama.
Answer : Drama is a composition inverse or prose to be acted on the stage, in which a story is related by means of dialogues, and action is represented with accompaniment of gestures, costume and scenary as in real life.
8. Explain the term plot.
Answer : Plot is the series of events occuring in a play.
It means the plan, scheme or pattern. It has a beginning, a middle and end.
9. Differentiate between characters and characterization.
Answer : The characters in a play are, the protagonist who is the main character and other characters are major, minor, static and dynamic, flat and round.
10. Enlist a few reasons for watching a drama live on the stage.
Answer: Reasons for watching a drama live on the stage are :
1) It is a thrilling experience.
2) There are feelings of tension and anticipation. We wonder what is going to happen next.
3) The atmosphere in the theatre is charged. The audience is able to feel the emotions of actor.
4) The audience can also participate in what is going on by giving applause or keeping silent at the right moment.