Elements of Drama

Elements of drama allow dramatic works to be _____________.

• a. copied

• b. analyzed and evaluated

• c. performed

• d. dramatized

True or False. Literary elements are needed to write a story or script.

• True

• False

Technical elements are elements which _________ .

• a. deal with computers and cellular phones.

• b. are used on the internet.

• c. are needed to produce a play.

• d. needed to produce a script.

True or False. Performance elements are all the elements the technical team uses to make the play come to life.

• True

• False

A script consists of ____________.

• a. dialogue, the name of the theatre and its address

• b. dialogue, the name of the play and instructions

• c. the name of the theatre, the audience and dialogue

• d. dialogue, stage directions and instructions.

Select the literary elements from the list below.

• setting

• plot

• costumes

• non-verbal expressions

• characters

True or False. A dialogue involves two or more actors, while a monologue is a speech by one actor.

• True

• False

Conflict in drama ______________.

• a. creates challenges in a story by adding uncertainty as to whether the goal will be achieved.

• b. is any fight between the actors on stage.

• c. is when the technical team is having an issue.

• d. is any challenge between the actors and stage director.

Select the technical elements from the list below.

• a. script

• b. scenery

• c. costumes

• d. conflict

• e. props

During a play, sound and music are ______.

• a. used to entertain the audience during intermission

• b. only used backstage to help the actors warm up

• c. only used to introduce a new scene

• d. used to create mood during different aspects