Dramatic Structure Quiz

A soliloquy is

• when the character tells the audience their internal thoughts or feelings; not meant for other characters to hear

• when a character speaks directly to the audience or to another/other characters to express his/her thoughts and ideas

• a small section or portion of a play; can refer to the actual action that takes place in a specific and single setting and moment in time

stage directions

• the written text of a play, movie, or broadcast

• conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie

• primary purpose is to guide actors' movements on the stage

narrator

• conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie

• when a character speaks directly to the audience or to another character or characters

• the person telling the story

monologue

• a major unit or division of a play

• a character speaking his/her thoughts and ideas directly to the audience or another character(s);other characters can hear this speech

• the written text of a play

dialogue

• conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie

• the person telling the story

• primary purpose is to guide actors' movements on the stage

act

• a speech telling the audience his/her internal thoughts or feelings

• the written text of a play, movie, or broadcast

• the major division of a drama and forms the basic structure of a performance

scene

• a small section or portion of a play

• a major unit or division of a play

• the person telling the story

script

• primary purpose is to guide actors' movements on the steps

• a small section or portion of a play

• the written text of a play, movie, or broadcast

Cast

• • actors and actresses who perform the play

• people who build sets, manage lighting, or work backstage

• smaller section of a play; part of an ACT

Crew

• actors and actresses who perform the play

• • people who build sets, manage lighting, or work backstage

• smaller section of a play; part of an ACT