Drama STAAR Questions
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a drama?
a story written to be performed
a type of poetry
a nonfiction book
a historical fiction novel
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the following types of drama
Comedy
a form of drama in which events lead to the downfall of the protagonist.
Tragedy
describes plays that address a serious subject.
Drama
a form of drama that is humorous and has happy endings.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a drama?
a story written to be performed
a type of poetry
a nonfiction book
a historical fiction novel
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of a tragedy in drama?
Happy ending
Focus on a hero's downfall
Comedic elements
Musical numbers
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a play, what is the term for the written text of the dialogue and stage directions?
Script
Novel
Poem
Essay
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.7.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of stage directions in a drama?
To provide background information
To guide actors' movements and actions
To describe the setting in detail
To summarize the plot
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a soliloquy?
A dialogue between two characters
A speech by a character alone on stage
A song performed by the cast
A conversation with the audience
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
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