Playscript Quiz

What is a playscript?

• A short story

• A poem written for actors

• A form of literature for performance

• A type of novel

What makes playscripts unique?

• They are only for children

• They rely on collaboration for performance

• They are always written in verse

• They are never performed

What do plays often reflect?

• Historical events only

• Scientific theories

• Society and culture

• Mathematical concepts

What is included in the format of a playscript?

• Footnotes and references

• Chapters and paragraphs

• Acts and scenes

• Stanzas and verses

What do stage directions provide?

• Guidance for actors and directors

• A summary of the play

• Character backstories

• A list of audience members

What are character names in a playscript typically?

• Italicized

• Bolded and capitalized

• Written in lowercase

• Underlined

What is the central element of playscripts?

• Dialogue

• Character thoughts

• Narrative description

• Setting details

What is a monologue?

• A conversation between two characters

• A speech by a single character

• A type of stage direction

• A scene with no dialogue

What does dramatic irony create?

• A clear understanding of the plot

• A summary of the play

• Suspense and anticipation

• Confusion for the audience

What is foreshadowing?

• A type of character development

• Hints at future events

• A character's internal thoughts

• A type of dialogue