Theater 101

Front

What is the term for the written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions?

Back

Script

Front

What is the role of a protagonist in a play?

Back

The main character who drives the plot forward

Front

What does the stage direction "upstage" mean?

Back

Move away from the audience

Front

Which theme is commonly explored in dramatic works? Options: The struggle between good and evil, The importance of technology, The benefits of exercise, The history of mathematics

Back

The struggle between good and evil

Front

What is the term for the turning point in a play, often leading to the climax?

Back

Crisis

Front

Which character is typically in conflict with the protagonist?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What does the stage direction "stage left" mean?

Back

Move to the actor's left

Front

Which of the following is a common theme in tragedy?
The inevitability of fate, The joy of discovery, The power of friendship, The beauty of nature

Back

The inevitability of fate

Front

What does the stage direction "downstage" mean?

Back

Move towards the audience

Front

Which of the following is a theme often explored in comedies?
The absurdity of life,
The inevitability of death,
The tragedy of war,
The complexity of science

Back

The absurdity of life