Drama Check for Understanding

1.  The best definition of drama is -

• a subgenre of fiction where the story's plot includes dramatic action

• a subgenre of fiction where the story is scripted and performed on stage

• a subgenre of nonfiction where the story is performed by actors in real life

• any story, real or make believe, that includes dramatic characters and action

Every drama includes -

• characters, conflict and a plot.

• elements of make believe or fiction.

• sets, lighting, costumes and props.

• all of the above.

3.  The main division, or section, of a play is a/an -

• act

• chapter

• scene

• stage

4.  A monologue is -

• conversations that occur between actors in the play.

• a long speech spoken by one character while other characters are on stage.

• the form of a spoken language peculiar to the region and social group of the scene.

• the most important conversation that occurs between actors in the play.

5.  The writer of a drama is called a/an -

• director

• author

• stage manager

• playwright

6.  An element of drama that tells the actor(s) what to do is -

• Stage directions

• dialogue

• setting and props

• director

7.  A sequence of events in a drama is called the

• exposition

• rising action

• play script

• plot

8.  A drama that deals with serious universal themes and features a protagonist with a major flaw or personal failing is called -

• Comedy

• Modern Drama

• Tragedy

• Melodrama

9.  A drama that confronts serious universal themes with humor and often includes irony and a happy ending is called -

• Comedy

• Modern Drama

• Tragedy

• Melodrama

10.  A drama that focuses on universal themes and personal issues of ordinary people is called -

• Comedy

• Modern Drama

• Tragedy

• Melodrama