Drama Elements Quiz

In a play, which character often opposes the main character and creates conflict?

• The protagonist

• The antagonist

• The mentor

• The comic relief

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

Which character in a play is typically the main focus and drives the story forward?

• The antagonist

• The protagonist

• The narrator

• The sidekick

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the term for the sequence of events that make up the main story in a drama?

• Setting

• Dialogue

• Plot

• Theme

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the term for the events that occur after the climax leading to the resolution?

• Rising action

• Exposition

• Falling action

• Conflict

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the highest point of tension in a drama called?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Falling action

• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the term for the time and place in which a drama occurs?

• Plot

• Setting

• Theme

• Conflict

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

In a drama, which character role is often used to provide humor and lighten the mood?

• The protagonist

• The antagonist

• The comic relief

• The mentor

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?

• Climax

• Resolution

• Exposition

• Rising action

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which element of setting includes the historical period in which the drama takes place?

• Location

• Time

• Weather

• Mood

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CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which character role is typically a wise figure who provides guidance to the main character?

• The mentor

• The antagonist

• The sidekick

• The comic relief

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3