Drama Quiz

What is a drama (or play)?

• Another form of poetry.

• A story performed by actors on a stage.

• A story written in a book.

• A story told by a single narrator.

What is a script?

• The costumes worn by the actors.

• The text of the play.

• The list of characters at the beginning of a play.

• The time and place that the drama takes place.

What is the role of the narrator in a drama?

• The person who writes the script.

• The person who directs the play.

• The person who tells what happens during the play.

• The person who designs the set.

What is the definition of dialogue in a drama?

• The main character in a play.

• The songs sung by the characters.

• The words said by the characters.

• The silent actions performed by the characters.

What is the setting in a drama?

• The musical instruments used in the play.

• The time and place in the play.

• The seating arrangement for the audience.

• The lighting effects on stage.

What is an act in the context of a drama?

• A musical performance between scenes.

• A chapter in a play that contains more than one scene.

• The final performance of the play.

• A solo performance by an actor.

What is a scene in a drama?

• The decoration on the stage.

• The action that takes place in a single setting.

• The intermission between acts.

• The introduction of new characters.

What are stage directions in a drama?

• The instructions for the audience to find their seats.

• The choreography of a dance number in the play.

• The written instructions telling the actors what to do.

• The directions to the theater where the play is performed.

Which element of drama helps the actors know when it is their turn to speak?

• setting

• stage directions

• character tag

• drama

Which TWO elements of a drama are not usually found in a story?

• dialogue

• cast of characters

• character tag

• narrator