ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Most of the comedies are romantic fantasies
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Between 1995 and 2011, romantic comedies accounted for at least four percent of the box office revenue in the United States and Canada. Since 2013, romcom’s share did not surpass 2.6 percent, standing at 0.03 percent in 2021.

Detailed explanation-2: -The basic plot of a romantic comedy is that two characters meet, part ways due to an argument or other obstacle, then ultimately realize their love for one another and reunite. Sometimes the two leads meet and become involved initially, then must confront challenges to their union.

Detailed explanation-3: -Romantic comedies hinge on one crucial element: two completely lovable characters. By their very nature, rom-coms center around a romantic couple. And no matter the stakes, situation, or scenery, the audience has to root for those two characters.

Detailed explanation-4: -Oxytocin can contribute to the popularity of romantic comedies because of its association with positive relationship memories and its connection to “happy hormones.” Dopamine and serotonin are in relation to oxytocin, and the pleasantries felt while watching romantic comedies elicit these neurotransmitter signals.

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