Review - Theater Vocabulary

What is Drama?

• genre of literature

• a play

• unexpected series of events

• all of the above

What does the term "Drama 2" refer to?

• A genre of literature

• An exciting, emotional series of events

• Refers to plays

• The profession of acting

What is the primary role of a playwright?

• Entertaining the audience

• Acting in plays

• Directing theatrical productions

• Writing plays

In theater, what is a "Scene"?

• A major division of a theatrical production

• An outdoor area for plays

• An exciting, emotional series of events

• The profession of acting

What is a "Director" in the context of theater?

• Someone who writes plays

• An actor in a play

• The primary visionary and unifying force behind a theatrical production

• A dramatic part of a story

Which term refers to "people who entertain an audience by acting, singing, or dancing"?

• Playwrights

• Directors

• Actors

• Scene designers

What does the term "Theater 1" describe?

• A dramatic part of a story

• The activity or profession of acting

• A building or outdoor area for dramatic performances

• A play or presentation's dramatic quality

What is a "Play" in the context of literature and theater?

• A story with the same elements as a novel

• A major division of a theatrical production

• An exciting series of events

• A profession in acting

Which term relates to "an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances"?

• Drama 3

• Scene

• Playwright

• Theater 2

What is the primary focus of "Theater 3"?

• A dramatic part of a story

• A building for plays

• A play or presentation's dramatic quality

• The profession of acting