Which is a trait of a farce involving surprising changes in outcome?

• A. Reversal Of Expectations
• B. Duplications And Repetitions
• C. Object Of Satire
• D. Short Statement

Answer: (A)

The main concept here is how farces hinge on reversals of expectations—moments where the outcome flips in a way no one, including the audience, anticipates. In Wilde’s farces, plans seem to go one way, yet miscommunications, hidden identities, or dramatic disguises push events into a new, often ironic and humorous direction. That sudden shift in what finally happens is exactly what “reversal of expectations” describes, making it the best fit for a trait involving surprising changes in outcome.

Duplications and repetitions focus on repeating lines or scenes, which can add texture but don’t inherently create a new, unexpected outcome. The object of satire is about what is being mocked, not the plot mechanics that drive surprise. A short statement doesn’t convey how the plot twists or turns, which is key to a farce’s effect.