ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How is drama different from other kinds of fiction?
A
Drama can have only one setting. Other kinds of fiction can have many settings.
B
Drama has a plot. Other kinds of fiction use monologues instead of plots.
C
Drama has more characters than other kinds of fiction.
D
Drama is written to be performed by actors for an audience.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Both narratives are fueled by the imagination to tell stories, but dramas are written to be acted out in front of an audience, whereas fiction is meant to be read. Drama is also based in dialogue, meaning that the story is driven through conversations, “speeches, ” and interactions between characters.

Detailed explanation-2: -A difference between fiction and drama is their medium of presentation. Fiction deals with imagination, so the audience interprets it from there. On the other hand, drama is visual. The audience can see it directly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Novels and dramas are two main forms of literature. The main difference between novel and drama is that novels are written as prose and published as books, while dramas are written as prose or poetry and are meant to be performed.

Detailed explanation-4: -A drama is a story written to be performed by actors in front of an audience. The script of a dramatic work, or play, includes stage directions that explain how characters should look, speak, move, and behave. They also might specify details on the setting and scenery, such as lighting, props, and sound effects.

Detailed explanation-5: -Explanation: Drama has a plot. Other kinds of fiction use monologues instead of plots.

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