1.3.2 - Historical Period
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Practice Questions
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What is meant by the term 'historical period' in drama?
💡 Hint: Think about the era or age in which the story occurs.
Why is understanding the historical period important?
💡 Hint: Consider how different times might view similar issues differently.
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What defines the historical period of a play?
💡 Hint: Focus on what affects the context of the story.
True or False: The language used in a play does not change across different historical periods.
💡 Hint: Consider the difference in speech styles between now and the past.
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Challenge Problems
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Select a historical play and analyze how the historical context informs the characters’ motivations. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Look at the specific actions of characters and connect them back to the historical setting.
Evaluate how the language used in a classic play reflects the social attitudes of its time. Compare it to a modern play.
💡 Hint: Focus on key dialogues that showcase the characters’ attitudes towards societal issues.
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