Drama Quiz

What is a playwright?

• A person who writes a play

• A person who directs a movie

• A person who writes a novel

• A person who paints a picture

How does a playwright reveal details about a character?

• Through music and dance

• Through staging and dialogue

• Through costumes and makeup

• Through lighting and sound

What does the "Cast of Characters" in a drama do?

• Lists each character in a drama

• Describes the setting of the drama

• Provides the script for the drama

• Lists the props used in the drama

What is an act in a play?

• A collection of scenes

• A single scene

• A type of character

• A musical performance

How are acts in plays similar to books?

• They are like chapters

• They are like pages

• They are like paragraphs

• They are like words

How many acts do plays typically have?

• none

• only one

• one or two (can be more)

What is dialogue in a play?

• The conversation between two or more characters

• The setting of the play

• The costumes worn by characters

• The music played during the play

How does dialogue help characters in a play?

• It helps them change costumes

• It allows them to express their own thoughts, feelings, and motivations

• It provides background music

• It changes the setting of the play

What else does dialogue reveal in a play?

• The weather conditions

• The lighting effects

• How characters respond and react to other characters and events

• The length of the play

What does the "setting" of a story or play refer to?

• The main characters

• The plot of the story

• When and where the story/play takes place

• The theme of the story