Understanding Drama and Theater

Imagine you're directing a 2 act play. In this context, what is an 'act'?

• A division within a play, much like chapters of a novel

• A long speech spoken by a character

• A humorous work of drama

• Conversation between two or more characters

Imagine you're in a bustling theater. On stage, Grace whispers a secret directly to the audience, making everyone feel part of the play. What is this theatrical technique called?

• aside

• chorus

• monologue

• soliloquy

Imagine you're directing a play with Ethan, Anika, and Henry. Before the curtain rises, what is the 'cast of characters'?

• A list of characters presented before the action begins

• A person or group who act as a narrator

• A long speech spoken by a character to himself

• A humorous work of drama

Imagine you're at a play with Rohan, Avery, and Kai. Suddenly, Kai leans over and whispers, 'Hey, who or what is the 'chorus' in this play?' How would you answer?

• A division within a play

• A character who reveals a stark contrast to another character

• Conversation between two or more characters

• A person or group of people who act as a narrator or commentator

Alright, Avery, Sophia, and Aria are putting on a play! They're debating what type of drama to perform. If they want to make the audience laugh, what should they choose?

• a tragedy

• a comedy

• a soliloquy

• a scene

Imagine you're in a play, and James whispers a secret to Lily while Evelyn listens in. What is this exchange called?

• cast

• aside

• dialogue

• act

Imagine you're in a drama class with Henry, Michael, and Rohan. Your teacher asks, 'What is drama?' How would you explain it to your classmates?

• Thoughts spoken aloud by a character when alone

• A character who is nearly opposite of another character

• A humorous work of drama

• A work of literature designed to be performed in front of an audience

Imagine you're watching a play with Abigail and Henry. Suddenly, Henry leans over and whispers, 'Hey, what's a 'foil' in drama?' How would you explain it to him?

• A character who is nearly opposite of another character, creating a striking contrast

• A person or group who act as a narrator, guiding us through the story

• A serious work of drama that leaves the audience in deep thought

• A division of an act into smaller parts, making the story easier to follow

Imagine Aria is on stage, spotlight on her. She starts speaking, but wait... is she talking to herself, to Sophia sitting in the front row, or is it a secret message for all of us? What do we call this moment?

• cast

• soliloquy

• act

• comedy

Imagine you're directing a play with Michael, Jackson, and Aria. You need to explain to them what a 'scene' is in the context of a play. How would you define it?

• A serious work of drama

• Lines that are spoken by a character directly to the audience

• A division of an act into smaller parts

• A character who is nearly opposite of another character