Dramatic Roles

Dramatic Roles

Drama 1

Multiple Choice

What type of drama did we watch?

• tragedy

• social

• serious

• melodrama

The Elements of Drama

Dramas are categorized in three ways: tragedy, social (or serious) drama, or melodrama. Each has its own unique characteristic.

Melodrama

Melodrama focuses on action, suspense, and emotion rather than character development and social issues.

Multiple Choice

What must the actor maintain no matter how intense and emotional the scene may be.

• consistency

• seriousness

• character

• control

Multiple Choice

In classic Greek tragedy, a __ struggles with an opposing force.

• antagonist

• protagonist

• catharsis

• supporting role

Multiple Choice

An opposing force in drama is known as the

• antagonist

• protagonist

• catharsis

• supporting role

Shakespeare

used iambic pentameter/blank verse when writing meaningful or important dialogue

Poll

What do you think "To be or not to be" means

• noble or not to be noble

• human or not to be human

• to live or die

• answering to be right or wrong

Multiple Choice

The sense of calm that comes from purging the emotions is called

• tragic flaw

• tragedy

• catharsis

• heroism