search
arrow-left Previous
Next arrow-right
Q: Which of the following statements is true about a 'closet drama'?
  • A. It is a drama full of treachery and intrigues
  • B. A closet drama essentially has double plots
  • C. A closet drama is intended to be read rather than to be staged in a theatre
  • D. It deals with gentlemen and ladies living in a polished society
Correct Answer: Option C - The statement 'A closet drama is intended to be read rather than to be staged in a theatre' is true about a 'closet drama'. A closet drama suited primarily for reading rather than production. Examples of the genre include john Milton's Samson Agonistes (1671) and Thomas Hardy's The Dynasts (three parts 1903-08).
C. The statement 'A closet drama is intended to be read rather than to be staged in a theatre' is true about a 'closet drama'. A closet drama suited primarily for reading rather than production. Examples of the genre include john Milton's Samson Agonistes (1671) and Thomas Hardy's The Dynasts (three parts 1903-08).

Explanations:

The statement 'A closet drama is intended to be read rather than to be staged in a theatre' is true about a 'closet drama'. A closet drama suited primarily for reading rather than production. Examples of the genre include john Milton's Samson Agonistes (1671) and Thomas Hardy's The Dynasts (three parts 1903-08).