ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a comedy?
A
In general, it involves the ruin of the leading characters
B
Lighter drama in which the leading characters overcome the difficulties
C
Dramatizes historical events
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Modern tragedy often shows the tragedy not of the strong and noble, but of the weak and mean. Lighter drama in which the leading characters overcome the difficulties which temporarily beset them. Drama of social criticism discusses social, economic, or political problems by means of a play.

Detailed explanation-2: -Comedy is a type of drama intended to interest and amuse the audience rather than make them deeply concerned about events that happen. The characters overcome some difficulties, but they always overcome their ill fortune and find happiness in the end. Comedy is fixed.

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: -Comedy. Farce. Tragedy. Tragi-Comedy. Melodrama. Opera. Musical.

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