Comedy vs Tragedy

Drama can be categorized into

• Happy and sad

• Active and passive

• Tragedies and comedies

• Fun and boring

is the type of drama that is light and amusing or that is written in a satirical manner

• Tragedy

• Chorus

• Light drama

• Comedy

What is the difference between a tragedy and a comedy?

• A tragedy has a sad ending, while a comedy has a happy ending

• A tragedy has a happy ending, while a comedy has a sad ending

• A tragedy is a serious play, while a comedy is a funny play

• A tragedy is a funny play, while a comedy is a serious play

What are the differences between a tragedy and a comedy? Select all that apply.

• Tragedies are meant to be serious and usually involve the downfall or demise of the main character.

• Only comedians can write comedies.

• Comedies are generally lighthearted, funny, and end in happiness.

• There are no differences; they are the same thing.

True/False: In 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' the play concludes with joyful marriages, in contrast to the tragic ending of 'Romeo and Juliet.'

In 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' mistaken love takes a comedic turn as characters initially fall for the wrong people. Unlike the tragic ending of 'Romeo and Juliet,' this play concludes with joyful marriages, highlighting the contrast between tragedy and comedy.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a characteristic of a comedy?

• A) Ends in a marriage or celebration

• B) Ends in a death or downfall

• C) Focuses on serious themes

• D) Involves a tragic hero

In a tragedy, the protagonist usually experiences a...

• A) Happy ending

• B) Downfall

• C) Comedic relief

• D) Joyful reunion

Which of the following plays is an example of a comedy?

• A) Macbeth

• B) Othello

• C) A Midsummer Night's Dream

• D) Hamlet

What is the primary purpose of a comedy in literature?

• A) To evoke sadness

• B) To entertain and amuse

• C) To teach a moral lesson

• D) To depict historical events

Which element is more likely to be found in a tragedy than in a comedy?

• A) Slapstick humor

• B) A tragic flaw

• C) A happy ending

• D) A comedic misunderstanding