Pre-assessment "Dramatic Elements"

What is the term for a conversation between two or more characters in a play?

• Monologue

• Dialogue

• Soliloquy

• Aside

In a soliloquy, a character speaks their thoughts aloud, usually when alone on stage. What is the main purpose of a soliloquy?

• To communicate with other characters

• To reveal inner thoughts and feelings

• To engage in a dialogue with the audience

• To initiate a conflict

What is a monologue in a play?

• A conversation between two characters

• A speech by one character addressing others

• Inner thoughts spoken aloud by a character

• A brief exchange between characters

What does an "aside" refer to in a play?

• A character's internal thoughts

• A remark made to the audience, unheard by other characters

• A significant turning point in the plot

• A conversation between two characters

What are the typical components of a plot structure in a play?

• Introduction, climax, and resolution

• Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

• Beginning, middle, and end

• Conflict, dialogue, and resolution

How is character development achieved in a play?

• Through plot twists and turns

• Through changes in setting

• Through the revelation of a character's traits, beliefs, and motivations

• Through conflicts with other characters

What does the term "theme" refer to in a play?

• The main setting of the play

• The central idea or message conveyed by the play

• The sequence of events in the play

• The interactions between characters

What does "stage direction" refer to in a play?

• Instructions to the actors about their lines

• Descriptions of the setting and characters' actions

• A character's internal thoughts

• The main conflict of the play

What is a "scene" in the context of a play?

• A brief exchange between characters

• A significant turning point in the plot

• A division within an act, often representing a change in time or place

• A character's internal monologue

What is an "act" in the structure of a play?

• A single line spoken by a character

• A significant event in the plot

• A major division within a play, consisting of multiple scenes

• The resolution of the main conflict