Drama Element Test

Which element of drama includes monologue, dialogue, and stage directions?

• Plot

• Character

• Oral tradition

• Suspense

What is the purpose of exposition in a play?

• Resolve the conflict

• Introduce the main characters and setting

• Create suspense and tension

• Conclude the falling action

What does denouement refer to in a play?

• Resolution of a character's crisis

• Rising action

• Initial incident

• Climax

What is the underlying meaning of the story called?

• Climax

• Theme

• Exposition

• Rising action

What are stage directions in a play?

• Resolve the conflict

• Introduce the main characters and setting

• Indicate movement and directions for characters' expression

• Create suspense and tension

What are color gels?

• Filters that fit into a frame for a lighting instrument

• Lenses that change the color of the light source

• Paints that are applied to the surface of the lamp

• Prisms that split the light into different colors

What is the purpose of pre-show music in theatre?

• To create visual images for the audience

• To design costumes and set

• To set the mood before the production

• To manage microphones and sound projection

What is the role of costumes in theater production?

• To enhance facial features

• To build set props

• To define the character based on style and color

• To create special effects

What are hand props in theater production?

• Costumes worn by actors

• Special effects created with make-up

• Stationary items on the stage such as sofas, chairs, and tables

• Handheld items used by actors

How does the time period of a play affect the set props?

• It has no effect on the set props

• It changes the color of the set props

• It determines the accuracy of the set props based on the time period

• None of the above