Intro to Drama Quiz

What are the different types of drama?

• Action, Adventure, Fantasy

• Tragedy, Comedy, Tragicomedy, Melodrama, Farce

• Romance, Mystery, Science Fiction

• Horror, Thriller, Documentary

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

What are the essential elements of a play?

• The essential elements of a play include action, suspense, and special effects.

• The essential elements of a play include plot, characters, dialogue, setting, and theme.

• The essential elements of a play include music, dance, and special effects.

• The essential elements of a play include costumes, makeup, and lighting.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5

What is dialogue in drama?

• Conversation between characters in a play or script

• The physical movements and actions of the characters on stage

• A type of monologue performed by a single character

• The background music played during a dramatic scene

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

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

What are stage directions in drama?

• Dialogue spoken by the characters

• Instructions in the script that describe the setting, movement, and actions of the characters

• The background music used in the performance

• The climax of the play

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which type of drama involves a protagonist with a tragic flaw?

• Action

• Romance

• Tragedy

• Comedy

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the main purpose of dialogue in a play?

• To sell merchandise

• To showcase special effects

• To provide background music

• To develop characters, advance the plot, and convey emotions and ideas.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

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

What is the significance of stage directions in a script?

• They provide instructions for actors and production staff on how to move, speak, and interact with the set and props.

• They are irrelevant and can be ignored by the actors

• They are only important for the director to understand

• They are included for decorative purposes only

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which element of a play refers to the time and place of the story?

• plot

• character

• theme

• setting

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5

What is the purpose of using different types of drama?

• To serve different purposes such as entertainment, education, social commentary, and emotional expression.

• To cause confusion and misunderstanding

• To discourage audience engagement

• To limit creativity and expression

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the role of the director in a play?

• The director is in charge of selling tickets for the play.

• The director's main responsibility is to clean the theater after the performance.

• The director is responsible for overseeing the entire production.

• The director's role is to design the costumes for the actors.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10