ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cast of Characters
A
list of people who perform in the play-includes descriptions and motivations.
B
information given in dialogue or at the beginning that explains to the performers and audience how the play should be performed.
C
a character who has the opposite characteristics of the protagonist in order to highlight their good qualities.
D
a speech made by one character that tells information to the audience.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Cast List contains the names of the actors and the characters they’ll be playing. Dramatis Personae is a Latin term for a list of the characters in a play.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dramatis personae (Latin: ‘persons of the drama’) are the main characters in a dramatic work written in a list.

Detailed explanation-3: -Meant to be performed rather than read. Emphasis on dialogue, character, and stage direction. May include elements of music, dance, art, poetry, and prose. Usually fictional, though may include nonfiction or be inspired by true stories or historical events. 05-Oct-2022

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