STAAR Understanding Drama Structure Quiz

What is the purpose of character tags in a drama script?

• To describe the setting of the play

• To identify which character is speaking

• To provide background music cues

• To outline the plot of the story

Which of the following best describes an "act" in a play?

• A single line of dialogue

• A division within a play that contains multiple scenes

• A brief pause in the action

• A character's monologue

What are "scenes" in the context of a drama?

• The main events of the story

• The divisions within an act

• The list of characters in the play

• The dialogue between characters

What is the role of stage directions in a play?

• To provide dialogue for the characters

• To give instructions on how the play should be performed

• To summarize the plot

• To list the cast members

Which of the following is NOT typically included in stage directions?

• Lighting cues

• Character emotions

• Dialogue

• Sound effects

How do character tags help the reader of a script?

• They provide a summary of the play

• They indicate the setting of each scene

• They show which character is speaking

• They describe the costumes

What is the main function of an act in a play?

• To introduce new characters

• To divide the play into major parts

• To provide a conclusion

• To list the props needed

In a drama, what is the significance of a scene change?

• It marks the end of the play

• It indicates a change in location or time

• It introduces a new character

• It provides a summary of the previous act

Which element of drama provides information about how characters should move or behave on stage?

• Character tags

• Acts

• Scenes

• Stage directions

What is typically found at the beginning of a scene in a script?

• A list of props

• A description of the setting

• A summary of the previous act

• A character's monologue