A drama tells a story through _______ and _______. Playwrights don't like to have many characters. So _______ characters are usually there for an important reason. It's a good idea to pay attention to the many conflicts because they often _______each other. Some of the greatest playwrights in history lived in ancient _______. The Renaissance philosophy that changed the focus of drama was _______. Tragedies emphasize human _______. _______ end happily, usually with a marriage. Shakespeare often used the device of _______, where characters weren't who they seemed to be or were confused for someone else. A _______ is a common Shakespearean character, who seems silly but is often wiser than some of the more respectable characters. Questions 10-12: Answer these questions about A Midsummer Night's Dream. Who is the king of the fairies? What are the laborers trying to accomplish? What does the play say about love?