GATE 2023 XH2 (English) – Question 51

Literary Forms, Genres, and Modes of Expression · Literary Genres and Subgenres: History, evolution and importance of categorisation · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Choose from the following options the type of drama that is intended by the author to be read rather than to be performed:

Kitchen Sink Drama
Closet Drama
Poetic Drama
Folk Drama

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Correct answer: (B) Closet Drama

Explanation

A closet drama is written to be read, not staged (Milton's Samson Agonistes and Shelley's Prometheus Unbound are examples).