Which of the Following Is True of Chekhov's Style

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Chekhov's style?

• A)Chekhov's eloquence comes in part through his use of dramatic understatement,as in Tusenbach's closing line before his death,"I didn't have any coffee this morning."
• B)Chekhov never used irony,subtext,or understatement in his plays.
• C)Chekhov never put monologues into any of his plays.
• D)Chekhov used elaborate alliteration,as in the Commandant's statement,"I am the very model of a modern major general." and in general,used silly statements.

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