A big musical number that results in a torrent of applause is called…

The elements of art form the basic ________ of art.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Compare a contemporary comedy to an ancient one and identify how each work is similar or different from one another

Identify the structure of each script (how long are the scenes or acts, where is the climax, how is the conflict resolved), and suggest how the ancient work could be presented to a contemporary audience.