Dramatic Features Quiz

What is an Aside in drama?

• A comic relief scene

• A type of conflict

• A brief speech to the audience

• A character's internal monologue

What does Allusion refer to in literature?

• A character's critical discovery

• A type of dialogue

• A dramatic device for tension

• A reference to previous literature or history

What is the purpose of Catharsis in a tragic drama?

• To purge feelings of pity and fear

• To introduce a subplot

• To create humor

• To provide background information

What is Blank Verse?

• A dramatic monologue

• Rhymed poetry

• Non-rhyming poetry in iambic pentameter

• A type of comic relief

What does the term Climax refer to in a story?

• The resolution of the plot

• The turning point of the action

• The introduction of characters

• The final scene

What is Comic Relief?

• A character's internal conflict

• A comic scene interrupting tragic moments

• A serious moment in a play

• A type of dialogue

What does Conflict represent in a story?

• A character's internal thoughts

• The resolution of the plot

• A struggle between opposing forces

• The setting of the story

What is a Foil in literature?

• A narrative technique

• A comic relief character

• A type of dramatic irony

• A character that opposes another character

What does Foreshadowing do in a narrative?

• Introduces a subplot

• Creates a climax

• Provides background information

• Hints at future events

What is a Soliloquy?

• A conversation between characters

• A character's thoughts spoken aloud

• A type of comic relief

• A dramatic device for tension