Argument / Drama Prep

Which element indicates the setting and time in the script?

Which element indicates a character in the script?

Which element indicates a action in the script?

A drama follows the same plot structure as a fiction text. (a)  

• True
• False

When you introduce the counter opinion in an argument, it is called the counterbalance.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False! It's called the counterargument.

What is the general order of an argumentative text?

• Debatable Topic

• Claim

• Position

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

Match the following terms of Drama.

• A short speech given by one character that is not meant to be heard by the audience.

• ACT / SCENE

• Writer of Drama/Plays.

• PLAYWRITE

• Parts of a play. Similar to a chapter/paragraph. Stanza/Line.

• ASIDE

• Extended speech delivered by a single character.  Given to be heard by other characters.

• SOLILOQUY

• The speaker is giving a long speech to him or herself to expose their inner thoughts.

• MONOLOGUE

An ​ (a)   is a major division of a drama. They can be further divided into sections called scenes. ​ (b)   are used to show a change of location or the passing of time. 

• act
• Scenes
• chapter
• paragraph

A claim must be a statement that is potentially arguable.  A statement is an opinion and cannot be argued.  Identify the claim.

A ​ (a)   is an ​ (b)   that ​ (c)   the main ​ (d)   .  Including counterclaims allows the author to respond to potential reader disagreements. 

• counterclaim
• argument
• opposes
• thesis statement