TERM 1
Question One
DEFINITION 1
1. During a class discussion on playwrig hts, the instructor makes a
point that playwrights have not alway s been held in high regard.
She asks the class to quickly write a s hort essay in which you
explain when the perception on play wrights shifted and began to
rise. After quickly reviewing your note s, you determine the shift in
perception most likely came in: The late 19th century CORRECT
TERM 2
Question Two
DEFINITION 2
2. The speech or dialogue in a play is often different than
speech found in everyday life. How? The words of a play are
simpler and less complex than normal speech in order to
appeal to a variety of audiences ... INCORRECT(The correct
answer was The words of a play are more evocative and
intense)
TERM 3
Question Three
DEFINITION 3
3. Playwrights create which of the following onstage? All of
the above ... CORRECT
TERM 4
Question Four
DEFINITION 4
4. THE LARAMIE PROJECT is an example of: All of these
choices ... INCORRECT(The correct answer was Collective
creation)
TERM 5
Question Five
DEFINITION 5
5. The first professional female playwright in England was:
Aphra Behn ... CORRECT
