Elements of Drama

What is a prop?

• A physical object or item used by actors during a performance

• A type of dance move
• A type of food
• A type of hairstyle

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What is a script?

• The character

• The setting

• A type of font
• The written text of a play

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What is a monologue?

• A conversation between two or more people.
• A long speech by one character.

• A written document containing multiple speeches.
• A type of dance performance.

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What is a Soliloquy?

• Communication between two characters.

• A type of dance performed by a group of people.
• Line of dialogue spoken out loud, but the other characters don't hear.

• A type of monologue made by a character alone on stage.

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What is an aside?

• The set

• Line of dialogue spoken out loud, but the other characters don't hear.

• Long speech by one character.

• Type of monologue performed alone

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What is scenery or the set?

• The playwright

• Small moveable items that performers can use to make their actions realistic.

• All the physical decorative elements of the stage design. It includes curtains, platforms, stairs, walls, furniture, and all of the other items a show might require for its visual environment.

• The characters in the play.

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The author of a play is called what?

• scripter
• director
• playwright
• actor

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A drama is also called a what?

• song
• play
• movie
• novel

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What is a comedy in a play?

• A form of entertainment that is meant to be boring and dull
• A genre that is intended to be serious and thought-provoking
• A genre that is intended to be humorous and entertaining. Ending of play is happy.

• A type of play that focuses on tragedy and sadness

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What is a tragedy in a play?

• A genre of drama that presents a serious and somber theme, often involving the downfall of a noble character. Has a sad ending.

• A type of comedy that involves humorous situations and happy endings.
• The start of the play.

• The scenes in a play.

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