Romeo & Juliet Vocabulary Quiz

What term describes the main character in a play, often facing a central conflict?

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Soliloquy

• Aside

Which of the following best defines a "Soliloquy"?

• A conversation between two characters

• A humorous play on words

• A speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their thoughts to the audience

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

What is the term for the underlying message or main idea of a play?

• Plot

• Theme

• Act

• Scene

Which term refers to the structure of a play, divided into major parts that indicate a change in location or the passage of time?

• Scene

• Act

• Plot

• Aside

What does "Foreshadow" mean in the context of theater?

• A character's direct address to the audience, which other characters do not hear

• A hint or clue about what will happen later in the story

• The main conflict of the story

• A speech by a single character without another character's response

What is a "Tragedy" in theater?

• A play that ends with a humorous twist

• A play that focuses on the experiences of a hero or heroine

• A play that ends with the downfall or death of the protagonist

• A play that includes a lot of songs and dances

"Dramatic Irony" occurs when:

• The audience knows something that the characters do not

• The characters know something that the audience does not

• The characters and audience discover something at the same time

• None of the above

What does "Aside" mean in theater?

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

• A detailed description of the setting

• A division within an act of a play

• A character talking to themselves about their thoughts

Which term refers to giving human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract ideas?

• Pun

• Personification

• Antagonist

• Theme

What is a "Pun" in the context of theater?

• A serious reflection or speech by a character

• A play on words that produces a humorous effect

• A hint about future events in the play

• A tragic ending