ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many Acts are in Shakespeare’s plays?
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
6
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Shakespeare’s plays each have five acts. Each act is subdivided into scenes.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Is the Five-Act Structure? The five-act structure is a formula that breaks a story into distinct sections: the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Detailed explanation-3: -The five act structure expands the classical divisions and can be overlaid on a traditional plot diagram, as it follows the same five parts. Shakespearean plays especially are known for following this structure.

Detailed explanation-4: -The three-act structure is commonly referred to in film adaptations of theatrical plays.

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