Drama Benchmark Practice

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What is a dialogue in drama?

Back

A dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters on stage.

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What type of play centers on a monarch and their rise to power?

Back

A history play centers on a monarch and how they got the throne.

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Who are the people that watch a play?

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The audience are the people who watch a play.

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Which Greek playwright wrote 'Oedipus Rex' and used a chorus and three actors?

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Sophocles is the Greek playwright who wrote 'Oedipus Rex'.

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Which Greek playwright is known for using a chorus and two actors?

Back

Aeschylus is known for using a chorus and two actors.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A soliloquy is a speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, typically when alone on stage.

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What is a monologue?

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A monologue is a long speech by one character in a play, often addressing other characters or the audience.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are instructions in the script of a play that indicate movement, position, or tone of the actors.

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What are props in a play?

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Props are objects used on stage by actors to enhance the storytelling.

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What is the role of the audience in a play?

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The audience plays a crucial role by interpreting and responding to the performance.