The option that best describes this type of drama is Farce.
What is the descriptive term?
Farce focuses on physical comedy, absurd situations, and exaggerated characters. It often relies on slapstick, mistaken identities, and unexpected twists to create humor. The use of a magical flower, a donkey head, and a misplaced love potion perfectly fits the characteristics of farce.
Also, the excerpt highlights the absurdity of the situation. A queen falling in love with a donkey-headed actor is inherently ridiculous and comical. The characters are stereotypical and exaggerated because the bumbling actor and the infatuated queen are presented ways that add to the humor.
Complete Question:
In William Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer’s Night Dream, many mistakes are made that lead to humorous situations. For example, the fairy Puck uses a magical flower to make the Queen of Fairies fall in love with a bumbling actor—who has the head of a donkey.
Which of the following best describes this type of drama?
tragedy
comic relief
satire
farce