Context & Writers Techniques (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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In which year was Oscar Wilde born?
In which year was Oscar Wilde born?
1854
When was 'The Importance of Being Earnest' written?
When was 'The Importance of Being Earnest' written?
1894
Where did 'The Importance of Being Earnest' first perform?
Where did 'The Importance of Being Earnest' first perform?
St. James's Theatre, London
In which year was Wilde convicted of 'gross indecency'?
In which year was Wilde convicted of 'gross indecency'?
1895
What genre is 'The Importance of Being Earnest'?
What genre is 'The Importance of Being Earnest'?
Comedy of manners
What are epigrams?
What are epigrams?
Short, witty statements with a paradox
What philosophy of Wilde's is evident in the play?
What philosophy of Wilde's is evident in the play?
Art for art's sake
What is the significance of the play's title?
What is the significance of the play's title?
It's a pun on 'Ernest' & 'earnest'
How does Wilde use dramatic irony in the play?
How does Wilde use dramatic irony in the play?
Audience knows identities before chars
How does Wilde portray marriage in the play?
How does Wilde portray marriage in the play?
As a social contract