Soliloquy Aside Monologue Quiz

What is the definition of a soliloquy in drama?

• A type of song sung by the entire cast

• A type of dance performed by the main character

• A speech delivered by a character alone on stage, expressing their inner thoughts and feelings.

• A form of dialogue between two characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

In which literary form does an aside typically occur?

• Drama

• Poetry

• Essay

• Novel

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is the purpose of a monologue in a play?

• To showcase the character's physical abilities and skills

• To reveal a character's thoughts, feelings, and emotions to the audience

• To hide a character's thoughts, feelings, and emotions from the audience

• To provide a platform for the audience to interact with the character

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Who is the famous playwright known for using soliloquies in his works?

• William Shakespeare

• J.K. Rowling

• Stephen King

• Agatha Christie

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the difference between a soliloquy and a monologue?

• A soliloquy is a type of comedy, while a monologue is a type of tragedy.

• A soliloquy is a speech delivered by a character alone on stage, expressing their inner thoughts and feelings. A monologue is a speech delivered by one character to another character or to the audience.

• A soliloquy is a type of song, while a monologue is a type of dance.

• A soliloquy is delivered by multiple characters, while a monologue is delivered by a single character.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is the main characteristic of an aside in drama?

• Direct address to the audience

• A description of the setting

• A dialogue between two characters

• A monologue spoken by the protagonist

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How does a soliloquy differ from an aside in terms of audience awareness?

• A soliloquy is a form of dialogue, while an aside is a form of monologue.

• A soliloquy is always humorous, while an aside is always serious.

• A soliloquy is directed at the audience, while an aside is directed at the audience or another character.

• A soliloquy is only heard by the character speaking, while an aside is heard by the entire audience.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is the purpose of an aside in a play?

• To provide a summary of the entire play

• To showcase the set design

• To provide the audience with insight into a character's inner thoughts or feelings.

• To distract the audience from the main plot

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the significance of using soliloquies and asides in drama?

• They are only used in tragedies

• They help to advance the plot

• They are used for comedic relief

• They provide insight into a character's inner thoughts and feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4