Drama Vocabulary Quiz

What is the process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.?

• Monologue

• Characterization

• Soliloquy

• Satire

Which of the following best describes dialogue in a drama?

• A long speech by one actor in a play or movie

• The conversation between characters in a play or narrative

• Instructions given to actors for where and how to move on stage

• A speech given by a character to express their thoughts aloud

What are stage directions in a script?

• The main ideas of the play

• The lines the characters have to memorize

• Instructions for actors and stage crew

• The background music to be played during scenes

A monologue is:

• A conversation between two characters

• A short speech at the beginning of a play

• A long speech by one actor in a play or movie, often revealing their thoughts

• A humorous play on words

What is a soliloquy?

• A speech directed to the audience that is not heard by other characters

• A lively musical number

• A brief remark by a character towards the audience, unheard by other characters

• A speech where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often when alone

Who is typically the antagonist in a drama?

• The character providing comic relief

• The main character

• The character opposing the protagonist

• The character that changes the least

The protagonist in a drama is:

• The character with a minor role

• The main character or hero of the story

• The villain or adversary

• A character that provides background information

Satire in drama is used to:

• Create suspense

• Portray romantic relationships

• Criticize or mock societal norms

• Describe the setting in detail

An aside in drama is:

• A detailed description of the setting

• A character's speech directed to the audience that other characters supposedly cannot hear

• A musical interlude

• A conversation between all characters on stage

Dramatic irony occurs when:

• The audience knows something that the characters do not

• The characters all know something the audience does not

• The characters and audience discover something at the same time

• There is a misunderstanding between characters