ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which type of drama contains humor, mocks people and situations and ends happily, often with a marriage or big problem solved?

A	Tragedy
B	Romance
C	Drama
D	Comedy

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is ‘Comedy. ‘

Detailed explanation-2: -Comedy is a genre of dramatic performance having a light or humorous tone that depicts amusing incidents and in which the characters ultimately triumph over adversity. For ancient Greeks and Romans, a comedy was a stage-play with a happy ending.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are four types of drama, they are comedy, tragedy, tragicomedy and melodrama. These genres originated in different times, but each of them has its own characteristics. However, all of them have their place in modern culture and should be appreciated. Read the article and freshen up your knowledge of drama!

Detailed explanation-4: -A tragedy is a genre that focuses on human suffering and does not have a happy ending.

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