Elements of drama

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a significant contribution of William Shakespeare to the world of drama?

• He invented the printing press

• He wrote many influential plays

• He discovered electricity

• He painted the Mona Lisa

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: A drama that ends in catastrophe, most often in death for the main character(s), is called a

.

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: In drama, a(n) ___ is a speech given by a character alone on stage, letting the audience know what the character is thinking and feeling.

• soliloquy
• monologue

• aside

• dialogue

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about a 'foil' character? (answer ALL that apply)

• A foil contrasts with the protagonist

• A foil helps highlight qualities of the protagonist

• A foil is always the antagonist

• A foil is used to differentiate certain qualities in the main character

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about an 'aside' in drama?

• It is a remark made by a character to the audience or another character.

• Other characters on stage do not hear it.

• It is always a long speech.

• It reveals the character's inner thoughts.

Fill in the Blanks

Comic relief is used to lighten the

in a play.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes dramatic irony?

• When the audience knows more than the characters, building suspense

• When a character gives a humorous speech to lighten the mood

• When a character contrasts with the protagonist to highlight qualities

• When directions are given for where a scene takes place

Multiple Choice

These indicate where a scene takes place as well as who is on stage

• Tag lines

• Map directions

• Dialogue

• Stage directions

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of a foil character? There is more than one answer

• Contrasts with another character

• Highlights qualities of the protagonist

• Provides comic relief

• Knows more than the audience

Multiple Choice

A __________ is a speech presented by a single character, but they are NOT alone

• monologue

• soliloquy