ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

MISCELLENEOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Choose a statement that best describes the Twentieth century
A
Because of an improved economy and living condition in London, theaters increased enormously.
B
The next 40 years, non-Western theatrical forms emerged as a result of the dismantling of empires.
C
This development had caused theater to evolve into a diversified one with new artists utilizing their very own elements.
D
It lost it appeals and was replaced by sentimental comedy.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One purpose of theatre during the 20th century was to emphasize realism. Realism had initially begun as an experiment to make theatre more impactful to society. It was a reaction against the 19th century’s ideology of theatre, melodrama. It had soon become a well-known innovation in mainstream theatre.

Detailed explanation-2: -Theater has been present in various forms and cultures for at least 2, 500 years. In many locations, theater as performance evolved from other ideas and customs, such as events honoring gods and mythical creatures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Theatre and performance makers have increasingly explored sites, places and locations beyond traditional theatre buildings where their work can engage audiences in new ways. Former industrial sites, town halls and places of worship have all been adapted to serve as places for performance.

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