Drama Vocabulary Quiz

What are stage directions?

• The props and costumes used in a play.

• The background music played during a scene.

• Lines spoken by the actors on stage.

• Instructions in a play or script that guide the actors' movements, positions, and actions on stage.

What is dialogue?

• Monologue by one person.

• Written text.

• Conversation between two or more people.

• Physical fight between two or more people.

Which of the following is a theatrical element?

• Lighting

• Stage

• Costumes

• Plot

What do stage directions help with?

• Helping the audience understand the plot

• Guiding actors' movements and actions on stage

• Providing background information about the characters

• Setting the mood and atmosphere of the scene

What is the purpose of dialogue in a play?

• The purpose of dialogue in a play is to convey information, develop characters, advance the plot, and create dramatic tension.

• The purpose of dialogue in a play is to distract from the plot.

• The purpose of dialogue in a play is to confuse the audience.

• The purpose of dialogue in a play is to bore the audience.

What are props in a play?

• Lines spoken by actors during a performance

• The stage where the play is performed

• The costumes worn by actors during a performance

• Objects or items used by actors during a performance

Which of the following is a theatrical element related to sound?

• set design

• lighting

• costumes

• music

What is the purpose of props in a play?

• To distract the audience from the plot.

• To make the play longer and more tedious.

• To enhance storytelling and create an engaging experience for the audience.

• To confuse the audience.

What are the "chapters" in a play called?

• Scene

• dialogue

• setting

• Acts

The text of a drama/play is called a

• Script

• Act

• Scene

• Story