Dramatic Elements Review

According to your dramatic elements notes, the text that is boxed in green is known as a ?

• Script

• Playwright

• Monologue

• Dialogue

Answer explanation

The text boxed in green is referred to as a 'script', which contains the written dialogue and instructions for a play. It is distinct from a monologue (a speech by one character) or dialogue (conversation between characters).

According to your dramatic elements notes, the text that is boxed in red is known as a ?

• Script

• Playwright

• Monologue

• Dialogue

Answer explanation

The boxed text in red is a monologue, which is a speech delivered by a single character in a play. Unlike dialogue, which involves two or more characters conversing, a monologue allows for deeper insight into a character's thoughts.

According to your dramatic elements notes, the text that is boxed in Purple is known as a ?

• Script

• Playwright

• Monologue

• Dialogue

Answer explanation

The text boxed in purple represents a conversation between characters, which is defined as dialogue. Unlike a monologue, which is a speech by one character, dialogue involves interaction between two or more characters.

According to your dramatic elements notes, the text that is highlighted in yellow are known as the?

There is more than one answer.

• Characters

• Playwright

• Actors

• Players

Answer explanation

The highlighted text refers to 'Characters', 'Actors', and 'Players' in a dramatic context, as they represent the individuals involved in the play's narrative and performance.

According to your dramatic elements notes, the text that is highlighted in blue is known as the?

• Setting

• Stage Directions

• Playwright

• Dialogue

Answer explanation

The text highlighted in blue refers to the 'Setting' of the play, which establishes the time and place of the action. This is distinct from stage directions, playwright, and dialogue, making 'Setting' the correct choice.

According to your dramatic elements notes, the text that is highlighted in pink is known as the?

• Setting

• Stage Directions

• Playwright

• Dialogue

Answer explanation

The text highlighted in pink refers to the playwright, who is the author of the play. This distinguishes it from other elements like setting, stage directions, or dialogue, which serve different functions in a dramatic work.

According to your dramatic elements notes, the text that is highlighted in orange is known as the?

• Setting

• Stage Directions

• Playwright

• Dialogue

Answer explanation

The text highlighted in orange refers to 'Stage Directions', which provide instructions for actors and details about the setting, rather than dialogue or the playwright's identity.

Read each description and decide which plays below are Tragedies and which are Comedies?

Groups:

(a) Tragedy

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(b) Comedy

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True or False: A play does not have a plot.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False is correct because a play inherently has a plot, which is the sequence of events that make up the story. Without a plot, a play would lack structure and coherence.

The clips in this video are an example of which type of speech?

• An Aside

• A Monologue

• A Dialogue

• A Soliloquy

Answer explanation

An aside is a brief remark made by a character to the audience, often revealing thoughts or feelings not heard by other characters. The clips in the video exemplify this type of speech, distinguishing it from monologues, dialogues, or soliloquies.