JAMB - Literature In English (1998 - No. 36)
This question is based on General Literary Principles.
A melodramatic play is based on
A melodramatic play is based on
a melodious manipulation of events
ingredients that mllow down events
sensational plot and characters
the playwright's didactic overtones
Explanation
A melodramatic play is characterized by:
- Exaggerated emotions
- Sensational plots (intense conflicts, good vs. evil)
- Stereotypical characters (hero, villain, damsel in distress)
- Strong moral lessons
It is meant to provoke strong emotional reactions from the audience.
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