Drama Vocabulary Quiz

What are stage directions in a play?

• Instructions in the script that describe the setting, characters' movements, and actions

• The name of the playwright

• Lines spoken by the characters

• The title of the play

Why are stage directions important for actors and directors?

• Stage directions are not important for actors and directors

• Stage directions provide guidance on movement, positioning, and expression for actors, and help directors in creating the intended visual and emotional impact of the play.

• Stage directions only confuse actors and directors

• Actors and directors can improvise without following stage directions

What is dramatic irony and how is it used in a play?

• Dramatic irony is when the characters know something that the audience does not. It is used in a play to confuse the audience.

• Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters also know. It is used in a play to create clarity and understanding.

• Dramatic irony is when the characters and the audience both know the same information. It is used in a play to create mystery and confusion.

• Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not. It is used in a play to create tension, suspense, and humor.

What is a monologue and how does it differ from a soliloquy?

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

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

• A monologue is a conversation between two characters, while a soliloquy is a conversation between three characters.

• A monologue is a long speech by one character in a play or movie, while a soliloquy is a speech in a play that is meant to be heard by the audience but not by the other characters on the stage.

What is Shakespeare's nickname?

• Shake and Bake

• Bill

• The Bard

• Willie S.

Why is the setting description important in a play?

• The characters are the only important element in a play

• It helps to create the atmosphere, mood, and context for the story.

• It has no impact on the audience's understanding of the play

• The setting is only important in novels, not in plays

What is the purpose of a soliloquy in a play?

• A soliloquy is used to fill in time between scenes.

• A soliloquy is used to reveal a character's inner thoughts and feelings to the audience.

• A soliloquy is used to introduce new characters.

• A soliloquy is used to end the play.

The actors/actresses that portray the characters in a drama & are usually listed at the beginning of script are the...

• Cast
• Scenes
• Acts
• Stage Directions 

The person who writes a script of a drama is called... 

• an author
• a writer
• a playwright
• a poet 

Look at the image, which word or words might be the best example of Stage Directions? Remember a certain type of punctuation is seen & explains what the actors should feel and how they should act on stage. 

• (She starts out,... then turns in the doorway as something else strikes her.) 
• Katie (amused)
• Bill. Yea, but it's been a long time since I've seen this one, and...
• Katie. Ok. Enjoy.