Elements of Drama Quiz

Which element of drama refers to the written text of a play?

• Dialogue

• Script

• Stage direction

• Scene

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CCSS.RL.7.10

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What is the main purpose of stage directions in a play?

• To provide the audience with background information

• To describe the setting and actions for performers

• To introduce the characters

• To convey the theme of the play

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.7.7

In a drama, what is the role of the narrator or storyteller?

• To interact with other characters

• To provide costumes for the play

• To offer exposition and commentary

• To direct the actors

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which element of drama is divided into acts and scenes?

• Plot

• Dialogue

• Script

• Structure

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

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What is the term for the conversations between characters in a play?

• Narration

• Dialogue

• Monologue

• Scene

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

How does a plot contribute to a drama?

• It creates the visual elements of the play

• It determines the number of scenes

• It provides the structure of the story

• It lists the characters

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which of the following best describes a scene in a play?

• A long speech by a character

• A division of an act

• A character's thoughts

• The overall theme

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is the significance of lines in a script?

• They indicate the setting

• They are the words spoken by characters

• They describe the costumes

• They provide the sound effects

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

How does dialogue differ from a monologue in a play?

• Dialogue involves multiple characters, monologue is a speech by one

• Dialogue is written, monologue is spoken

• Dialogue is longer than monologue

• Dialogue is only used in comedies

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

What part of a drama outlines the main events and conflicts?

• Stage direction

• Dialogue

• Plot

• Narration

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7