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Question #1

What is the fourth wall in literary and dramatic works?

A. the stage; the line of demarcation between artifice and audience

B. a hidden sub-plot

C. a stage direction

Question #2

What does the word catharsis mean?

A. a purging of emotions; an emotional release

B. a city in Greece

C. an ancient spell

Question #3

A premise is the central question or theme of a work.

A. FALSE

B. TRUE

Question #4

What does the phrase “In Medias Res” mean?

A. after the introduction

B. "int he middle of things"

C. audience, please rise

Question #5

in ancient drama, a "comedy" did not mean the play was funny.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE