Lit Quiz Terms 2

In a play, when a character speaks directly to the audience, without other characters hearing, it is called:

• Monologue

• Soliloquy

• Aside

• Stage Direction

Which of the following terms refers to a “sudden, unexpected solution” to a problem in a story?

• Comic Relief

• Deus Ex Machina

• Catharsis

• Parallel Plot

In a dramatic work, a character might deliver a long speech that reveals their inner thoughts while alone on stage. This is known as a:

• Monologue

• Soliloquy

• Aside

• Comic Relief

Stage directions in a script are primarily meant to:

• Tell the audience what the character is thinking

• Describe actions or movement that actors should perform

• Provide background information about the plot

• Show the emotional state of a character

A secondary story that runs alongside the main story, often reflecting similar themes or events, is known as a:

• Monologue

• Deus Ex Machina

• Parallel Plot

• Aside

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which term describes a humorous break in a serious play to relieve tension?

• Catharsis

• Aside

• Soliloquy

• Comic Relief

The term catharsis refers to:

• A surprising twist ending

• A humorous moment in a serious scene

• The release of emotions, especially pity or fear, at the climax of a play

• A speech that is given directly to the audience

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes a monologue?

• Directions in the text for the actor’s movements

• A brief comment directed at the audience, unheard by other characters

• A solution to a story that comes from an unexpected force

• A long speech delivered by one character while others listen