Trivia: What is the dramatic principle named for playwright Anton Chekhov?
Chekhov’s mystery box
Chekhov’s dialogue
Chekhov’s gun
Chekhov’s irony
The correct answer is Chekhov’s gun
So why is this answer correct? : Anton Chekhov is as well known for the influential dramatic principle that bears his name — Chekhov’s gun — as he is for plays such as “Uncle Vanya” and “The Seagull.” The idea behind Chekhov’s gun is that authors and playwrights should only draw attention to details and elements that are relevant to the story. For example, if you put a gun on the wall in the first act, it must go off at some point later in the play.