Elements of Drama for A Christmas Carol

What is the definition of "Drama"?

• A humorous play

• A story acted out in front of an audience

• A list of characters in a play

• An extended speech by a solitary character

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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 term describes a play that ends with the death of at least one main character?

• Comedy

• Soliloquy

• Tragedy

• Dialogue

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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 a "Script" in drama?

• A humorous play

• The written text of a play

• An extended speech by a solitary character

• The lines spoken by 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

What does "Dramatis Personae" refer to?

• The lines spoken by the actors

• A list of characters in a play

• A play that does not end with death

• An extended speech by a solitary character

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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 a "Soliloquy"?

• A humorous play

• A list of characters in a play

• An extended speech by a solitary character expressing their thoughts to themself and the audience

• The written text of a play

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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 a monologue?

• A speech given by a single character who is alone on the stage

• A conversation between two characters

• A group discussion

• A musical performance

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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 purpose of an exposition in a play?

• To entertain the audience with music

• To convey information or explain what is difficult to understand

• The part of the play that is a speech is presented in a straight-forward manner that is designed to explain what is difficult to understand.

• To end the play with a conclusion

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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 an aside in a play?

• A dialogue between two characters

• A monologue performed by a character while other characters are on stage, but not heard by them

• A musical interlude

• A scene change

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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 are stage directions?

• Instructions for the audience

• A description or direction provided in the text of a play

• The main dialogue of the play

• The title of the play

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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 does the stage direction "Enter" indicate?

• A character should leave the stage

• A character should come onto the stage

• The play is ending

• The lights should dim

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7