The Art of Dramatic Writing Quiz

Lajos Egri

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

According to the author, when a writer has pivotal characters and antagonists, he must make certain they are ____. (from Book II: Character, Chapters 10 - 11)

Creative.

Very different.

Very similar.

Fighters.

2.

What 1859 book by Charles Darwin showed compelling evidence for evolution? (from Book IV: General, Chapters 9 - 14)

"Aboard the Beagle".

"Galapagos mysteries".

"On the Origin of Species".

"Evolutionary proof".

3.

What refers to a settlement of differences by mutual concessions, an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims? (from Book II: Character, Chapters 10 - 11)

Truce.

Qualm.

Treaty.

Compromise.

4.

What is defined as the organization and presentation of events and scenes in a work of fiction or drama so that the reader or observer is prepared to some degree for what occurs later in the work? (from Book III: Conflict, Chapters 1 -2)

Foreshadowing.

Psychic writing.

Moral giveaway.

Plot exposure.

5.

What human dimension are height, weight, sex, and age examples of? (from Book IV: General, Chapters 9 - 14)

Biology.

Psychology.

Numerology.

Physiology.

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