Elements of Drama

What is a characteristic of static characters?

• They change throughout the story.

• They learn an important lesson.

• They don't change throughout the course of a text.

• They change their beliefs or morals.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a key feature of dynamic characters?

• They remain unchanged.

• They change their beliefs.

• They are always the antagonist.

• They are always the protagonist.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which type of character is meant to change their worldview?

• Static characters

• Dynamic characters

• Minor characters

• Flat characters

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a drama often called?

• A novel

• A play

• A poem

• A song

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

The primary way a drama tells a story is through (a)  

• Through narration
• Through dialogue and action
• Through music
• Through pictures

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Stage directions tell about characters (a)  

• Their favorite food
• How they move or speak
• Their backstory
• Their future actions

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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 included in a play script besides dialogue?

• Only character names

• Stage directions and instructions

• Only the title

• Only the author's name

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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 can a monologue sometimes be described?

• Always truthful

• Always manipulative

• Sometimes truthful, sometimes manipulative

• Never emotional

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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 audience's role in a soliloquy?

• To interact with the character

• To listen to the character's true feelings

• To respond to the character

• To ignore the 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

instructions for actors and stage crew, usually set in italics

• contribute

• develop

• stage directions

• indicate

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'stage directions' as they are the instructions for actors and stage crew, usually set in italics.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7