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As the name suggests, dramaturges originated in theater, where they continue to serve a variety of functions: conducting historical research for directors, compiling character biographies for actors, and perhaps most importantly, helping writers of plays and musicals to hone the works' stories and characters. Performance scholar Susan Manning observes that many choreographers, like playwrights and musical theater writers, are concerned with storytelling and characterization. In fact, some choreographers describe the dances they create as expressions of narrative through movement; it is therefore unsurprising that ______
Which choice most logically completes the text?
  • a)
    some directors and actors rely too heavily on dramaturges to complete certain research tasks.
  • b)
    choreographers developing dances with narrative elements frequently engage dramaturges to assist in refining those elements.
  • c)
    dramaturges can have a profound impact on the artistic direction of plays and musicals.
  • d)
    dances by choreographers who incorporate narrative elements are more accessible to audiences than dances by choreographers who do not.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
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Choice A. This inference isn't supported. The text mentions in passing that directors use dramaturges to conduct research, but it never suggests that directors and actors are too reliant on them. Also, the text is leading to a conclusion about how choreographers use dramaturges.
Choice B. This is the best choice. Dramaturges help playwrights with storytelling and characterization. Choreographers often tell stories through dance, so they are also concerned with storytelling and characterization. This suggests that the fact that choreographers seek the help of dramaturges with the storytelling aspects of their dances should be "unsurprising".
Choice C. This inference isn't supported. The beginning of the text does imply that this is true, but the end is leading to a conclusion about how choreographers use dramaturges.
Choice D. This inference isn't supported. The text never mentions dances by choreographers who don't incorporate narrative elements.
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Choreographers developing dances with narrative elements frequently engage dramaturges to assist in refining those elements.
- Choreographers who incorporate narrative elements into their dances often seek the assistance of dramaturges to help them refine and strengthen the storytelling aspects of their work.
- Dramaturges, with their expertise in narrative structure and character development, can provide valuable insights and feedback to choreographers looking to create more compelling and coherent narratives through movement.
- By collaborating with dramaturges, choreographers can benefit from a fresh perspective and additional support in shaping their choreographic ideas into cohesive and engaging dance pieces.
- This partnership between choreographers and dramaturges highlights the shared interest in storytelling and character development within the realms of dance and theater, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary exchange in artistic creation.
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