Elements of Drama Vocab Review

What is a drama in the context of literature?

• A written text of a play

• A form of literature meant to be performed by actors in front of an audience

• A type of novel

• A collection of poems

What does the term "script" refer to in theater?

• The director of a play

• The main character in a drama

• The written text of a play

• The stage design

Who is a playwright?

• The person who designs costumes for a play

• The author of a drama

• The lead actor in a play

• The audience member who critiques the play

What is the purpose of a "Cast of Characters" in a play?

• To provide a list of all the scenes in the play

• To outline the plot of the play

• To list the characters acting in the play

• To describe the setting of the play

What does the term "Actors" refer to in the context of a play?

• The audience watching the play

• The people acting in a play

• The director of the play

• The scriptwriters of the play

What is a "Character Tag" in a play?

• The description of a character's personality

• The costume worn by an actor

• The name before a line of dialogue that indicates which actor should speak

• The final bow of the actors at the end of the play

What are "Acts" in the structure of a drama?

• The main characters in a play

• The dialogues spoken by characters

• Large sections of a play, similar to chapters in a book

• The conclusion or ending of a play

What purpose do "Scenes" serve in a drama?

• To introduce new characters

• To depict changes in time or place

• To outline the plot

• To provide the background music

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What are props in the context of a play?

• Instructions for actors

• Background music

• Objects used in a play

• Lighting effects

Which of the following is an example of stage directions?

• A detailed description of a character's history

• The title of the play

• Instructions that tell the actors what to do, where to go, how to move, and how to say their lines

• The list of scenes in a play