Drama Skills Review

What does the setting of a play tell us?

• The time and location where the story takes place.

• The list of characters in the play.

• The main events of the story.

• The conclusion of the play.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why are stage directions important in a play?

• They describe the background music.

• They tell actors how to speak their lines.

• They provide the names of the characters.

• They list the props needed for the play.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.2

What can the setting of a play include?

• Dialogue between characters.

• The emotions of the characters.

• Time of day and physical location.

• The plot of the play.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Choose the option that is NOT typically a part of stage directions.

• Characters' physical movements.

• Characters' inner thoughts.

• Lighting and sound effects.

• Costumes and makeup.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What does the setting of a play help the audience understand?

• The personality of the main character.

• The historical context of the play.

• The resolution of the conflict.

• The dialogue between characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of the following is an example of stage directions?

• "The castle at sunrise."

• "He walks slowly to the door."

• "Can you help me?"

• "They lived happily ever after."

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.10

How does the setting influence a play?

• It dictates the characters' costumes.

• It affects the mood and atmosphere.

• It determines the ending of the play.

• It changes the main events in the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.5

What should you look for to find the setting in a play's script?

• The title of the play.

• The list of scenes.

• Descriptions at the beginning of scenes.

• The names of the characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.3.5

Which of these is NOT a purpose of stage directions?

• To show the emotional state of a character.

• To narrate the story to the audience.

• To instruct actors on how to deliver their lines.

• To describe the setting.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

In a play, where can you typically find the description of the setting?

• In the dialogue.

• In the title.

• At the start of each scene.

• In the character list.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.10