The Elements of Drama Quiz

A monologue in drama is:

• a dialogue between two characters

• a long speech by one character

• a musical performance

• a short scene with multiple actors

A soliloquy in drama is:

• a dialogue between two characters

• a speech given by a character alone on stage

• a song performed by the cast

• a conversation with the audience

Which of the following is a characteristic of a monologue?

• Interrupted speech given by a character

• Uninterrupted speech is directed to a character(s)

• Informs the characters about the plot or characters

• None of the above

A monologue is a work written to be spoken by just one person. True or False?

• True

• False

What is dialogue in a play?

• A conversation between characters

• A monologue by a single character

• The setting of the play

• The theme of the play

Which of the following is a function of dialogue in a play?

• To provide background music

• To describe the setting

• To inform about the plot and characters

• To list the characters

Stage directions describe the setting and tell how to set up the stage (props).

• True

• False

True or False: An 'Aside' involves breaking the 4th wall.

• True

• False

A drama is divided into sections such as an Act and a ____.

• Scene
• Line

• Act

• Couplet

What is the purpose of dialogue in a drama?

• To describe the setting

• To give the actors something to memorize

• To reveal character and advance the plot

• To instruct the crew on how to set up the stage