ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Most theaters did not have curtains or scenery, so the audience had to rely on ____
A
the written books
B
props and sound effects
C
weapons
D
bringing their own
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Instead of elaborate sets, what did theaters rely on for “scenery"? Playwrights’s use of words, characters, colorful costumes, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -A property (commonly shortened to prop) is an item used on screen or stage to help enhance performance. It can make a scene feel more authentic or help actors play their role more adequately. Put simply: they’re a vital part of film, TV, and theatre.

Detailed explanation-3: -Properties, or “props, ” are crucial design elements for stage productions. Anything an actor handles, carries, or manipulates that is not attached to the walls or floors is considered a stage prop. Because actors interact with props, they are also elements that the audience often pays close attention to.

Detailed explanation-4: -Playing at the Globe The plays were staged in the afternoons, using the light of day, and the audience surrounded the stage on all sides. No scenery was used, except for occasional emblematic devices such as a throne or a bed.

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