STAAR Drama Vocabulary

What is characterization in drama?

• Characterization in drama is the process of creating and developing the script and dialogue.

• Characterization in drama is the process of creating and developing a character through their actions, dialogue, and interactions with other characters.

• Characterization in drama is the process of creating and developing a plot through the setting and background.

• Characterization in drama refers to the process of creating and developing the stage design and lighting.

What is the purpose of dialogue in a play?

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

• To showcase special effects

• To sell tickets to the play

• To provide background music

What are stage directions and why are they important in a script?

• Stage directions are the lines spoken by the main characters in a play.

• Stage directions are only important for the lighting and sound crew.

• Stage directions are instructions in the script that describe how the actors should move, speak, and behave on stage. They are important because they help the actors understand their roles and movements, and they also guide the director and crew in creating the visual and technical aspects of the production.

• Stage directions are unnecessary and can be ignored by the actors.

What is a monologue and how is it different from a dialogue?

• A monologue is a long speech by one person, while a dialogue is a conversation between two or more people.

• A monologue is a short speech by one person, while a dialogue is a long conversation between two or more people.

• A monologue is a type of play, while a dialogue is a type of poem.

• A monologue is a conversation between two or more people, while a dialogue is a long speech by one person.

What is the role of conflict in a dramatic story?

• Conflict only confuses the audience and adds unnecessary complexity to the story.

• Conflict has no impact on the plot of a dramatic story.

• Conflict creates tension and drives the plot forward.

• Conflict makes the story boring and uneventful.

How does the setting contribute to the overall mood and atmosphere of a play?

• The setting is only important for the actors to know where to stand

• The setting has no impact on the mood and atmosphere of a play

• The setting can create a specific atmosphere through its physical elements, such as lighting, sound, and props, which can influence the overall mood of the play.

• The setting only affects the costumes of the characters

Give an example of a character's internal conflict in a play.

• Othello's internal conflict

• Hamlet's internal conflict

• Romeo's internal conflict

• Macbeth's internal conflict

Describe a stage direction that indicates a character's emotion or movement.

• He sits down and laughs uncontrollably.

• She stands still and looks bored.

• They jump up and down with excitement.

• The stage direction could be 'She crosses the stage with a look of despair.'

Explain the difference between direct and indirect characterization.

• Direct characterization is when the author directly tells the audience what a character is like, while indirect characterization is when the audience must infer what the character is like based on the character's actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

• Direct characterization is when the author uses dialogue to reveal the character's traits, while indirect characterization is when the author directly states the character's personality.

• Direct characterization is when the author shows the character's emotions through actions, while indirect characterization is when the author shows the character's emotions through inner thoughts.

• Direct characterization is when the author describes the setting of the story, while indirect characterization is when the author describes the character's appearance.

How does dialogue help to reveal the relationships between characters in a play?

• By revealing their favorite foods

• By demonstrating their ability to dance

• By showing how characters interact, communicate, and respond to each other.

• By showing the characters' favorite colors