Elements of Drama

Multiple Choice

Which one is not an element of the plot?

• conflicts

• falling action

• characters

• climax

• resolution

Fill in the Blank

What is time and place of the drama called?

Multiple Choice

What is the problem that moves the characters to act and react?

• falling action

• resolution

• climax

• conflict

Match

Match the following

• The ending

• the most exciting parts of drama

• action leading to climax

• The beginning

• occurs right after the climax

Resolution

climax

rising action

exposition

falling action

• Resolution

• climax

• rising action

• exposition

• falling action

Fill in the Blank

The drama author's purpose is to .........

Multiple Choice

The most exciting part of drama is called .........

• plot

• climax

• setting

• character

Multiple Choice

Where are drama usually performed?

• On a stage

• In the theater

• On the street

• On a stage or in the theater

Multiple Choice

What are the people in drama called?

• characters

• plot

• settings

• climax

Multiple Choice

What are the five elements of PLOT found in fiction AND drama?

• Beginning,

  middle,

  top,

  end,

  finale

• Extension,

  Ladder,

  Conflict,

  Falling Ladder,

  Soliloquy

• Exposition,

  Rising Action,

  Climax,

  Falling Action,

  Resolution

Multiple Choice

What is the following excerpt an example of?

(Billy enters the stage from the left humming a tune and skipping over to the couch, showing pure enjoyment).

• dialogue

• plot

• monologue

• stage directions

Multiple Choice

The author of a drama is usually called a...

• poet

• drama

• playwright

• scriptwriter

Multiple Choice

Actors are the __________ in a drama.

• setting

• props

• characters

• dialogue

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of a prop?

(Select all that apply)

• table

• cup

• lamp

• purse

Multiple Choice

Scenes in a drama show the change in _________.

• characters

• setting

• conflict

• prop

Multiple Choice

Stage directions are written___________.

• stories

• dialogue

• instructions

• props