Drama (Structure and Word Choice)

Which of these is NOT one of Aristotle's Elements of Drama?

• Plot

• Theme

• Dialogue

• Exposition

What is a theme?

• Words written/spoken by characters

• Series of events in a play

• Main message/meaning

• Voices/sounds of play

What type of play is Fences?

• Modern Drama

• Comedy

• Shakespearean

• Melodrama

Which of these is NOT an element of a Modern Drama?

• Convention

• Music/Rhythm

• Genre

• Audience

In a common plot structure, what comes after the exposition?

• Resolution

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

What are the major sections of the play called?

• Prologue

• Epilogue

• Acts

• Scenes

What kind of characterization describes a character through their thoughts, actions, speech, and dialogue?

• Indirect Characterization

• Direct Characterization

• Development

• Theme

What kind of characterization establishes a character by describing their physical description, line of work, or passions and pursuits?

• Indirect Characterization

• Direct Characterization

• Development

• Theme

The main or central character in a play is called...?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Foil

• Hero

Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy are examples of...?

• Antagonists

• Protagonists

• Foils

• Central Characters