"Landlines" in a modern context refers to:

Traditional telephone lines using physical wires.

Satellite communication systems

How do stage directions enhance a play?

Stage directions enhance a play by providing context, guiding actors, and enriching the experience.

Stage directions only indicate the time of day.

Stage directions are irrelevant to the plot.

Stage directions are only for the director's use.

Why is dialogue important in drama?

Dialogue is important in drama because it reveals character, advances the plot, and creates conflict.

Dialogue is only used for comedic relief.

Dialogue serves no purpose in character development.

Dialogue is primarily for stage directions.

Which of the following can create a "mood" in a scene?

Lighting, color, music, and dialogue

If a character is shown to be "cold-blooded," which action might they take?

They might betray a friend for personal gain.

They might share their secrets with everyone.

They might help a rival succeed.

They might save a stranger in danger.

What does it mean to "apprehend" a character?

To understand or grasp a character's traits and motivations.

To ignore a character's background.

To create a character from scratch.

Which of the following is an example of being "efficient"?

Completing a task in less time with fewer resources.

Taking longer to complete a task with more resources.

Completing a task without any planning or organization.

Using the same amount of time and resources as everyone else.

How might stage directions affect the audience's understanding of a scene?

Stage directions enhance the audience's understanding by clarifying character intentions and emotional states.

Stage directions primarily focus on the technical aspects of the performance.

Stage directions are irrelevant to the audience's perception of the plot.

Stage directions only provide background information about the setting.

If a character is "efficient" in a crisis, what might they do?

They would assess the situation, prioritize tasks, and take useful action.

They would panic and freeze in place.

They would ignore the problem and walk away.

They would delegate all tasks to others without guidance.

What might a "cold-blooded" character say in a dramatic moment?

"It's just business, nothing personal."

"Let's make a deal and forget this ever happened."

"I feel so guilty about what I've done."

"I can't believe you did this to me!"

If someone is feeling "dreadfully" tired, what does that imply?

It implies an extreme level of fatigue.

It implies a slight feeling of tiredness.

It indicates a state of high energy.

It suggests a need for a quick nap.

What does it mean if a dog is "whimpering"?

when it is expressing discomfort, anxiety, or a need for attention.

When it is sleeping peacefully.

If a person "squirms," what kind of movement are they making?

A twisting or wriggling movement.

A straight and linear movement.

A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

A simile is a type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

A simile is a direct comparison without any figurative language.

A simile is a phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

What is alliteration?

Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sound in a series of words.

Alliteration is the use of rhymes in poetry.

Alliteration is a type of metaphor used in literature.

Alliteration refers to the repetition of vowel sounds in a sentence.

Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

Assonance refers to the use of rhyme in poetry.

Assonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words.

Assonance is the arrangement of words in a specific order.

What does it mean to have a clear focus in your essay?

A clear focus means having a specific main idea that guides the essay's content and structure.

A clear focus means using complex vocabulary throughout the essay.

A clear focus refers to including multiple unrelated topics in the essay.

A clear focus is about writing as much as possible without any specific direction.

What is the purpose of transition words in informational writing?

The purpose of transition words in informational writing is to enhance clarity and coherence.

To summarize the main points without details.

To provide personal opinions and biases.

To confuse the reader and create ambiguity.

What does it mean to convey an deep understanding of the topic?

It means to demonstrate knowledge and understanding about the topic.

It means to only know the surface details of the topic.

It means to have a basic familiarity with the topic.

It means to express opinions without supporting evidence.

An invalid is someone that doesn't fit societal norms.

An invalid is a type of document.

An invalid is something that is always correct.

An invalid is a synonym for valid.

What is a scene in drama?

A scene in drama is a segment of a play moment.

A scene in drama is a type of character in a play.

A scene in drama refers to the entire play as a whole.

A scene in drama is a summary of the play's plot.

Drama Spiraled Vocabulary Assessment

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.6.6, RI.8.4, L.1.6

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Danyale Reynolds

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do "stage directions" refer to in a play?

Stage directions refer to the background music used in a play.

Stage directions are the titles of the acts in a play.

Stage directions refer to the instructions in a play that guide actors' movements and actions.

Stage directions are the lines spoken by the characters.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes "dialogue"?

A type of written work.

A monologue by a single speaker.

A formal speech given to an audience.

A conversation between two or more people.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is meant by "mood" in a drama?

Mood is the plot twist that occurs at the end of the drama.

Mood in a drama is the emotion created by the elements of the play.

Mood refers to the physical setting of the play.

Mood is the main character's journey throughout the story.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a character is described as "cold-blooded," what does that mean?

A character described as 'cold-blooded' is highly emotional and sensitive.

A character described as 'cold-blooded' is warm and friendly.

A character described as 'cold-blooded' is known for their kindness and compassion.

A character described as 'cold-blooded' is unemotional and ruthless.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To "apprehend" something means to...

fear or avoid

understand or grasp mentally

ignore or dismiss

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word describes someone who is "efficient"?

productive

disorganized

unproductive

ineffective

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "fiends" refer to in a dramatic context?

Evil spirits or wicked beings.

Mythical creatures of light.

Common household pets.

Friendly companions or allies.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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