Drama and Stage Directions Quiz

What is drama?

• A form of literature meant to be performed by actors.

• A type of poetry that uses rhyme and meter.

• A novel that focuses on character development.

• A short story with a surprise ending.

What elements are included in drama?

• Dialogue, stage directions, and acts/scenes.

• Rhymes, stanzas, and verses.

• Chapters, paragraphs, and sentences.

• Characters, settings, and plots.

What does drama rely on?

• Both spoken words and visual elements.

• Only written text.

• Only musical notes.

• Only visual art.

What is a major division in a play called?

• Scene

• Dialogue

• Act

• Stage Directions

What term describes a smaller section within an act?

• Dialogue

• Scene

• Act

• Stage Directions

What is the conversation between characters in a play known as?

• Scene

• Stage Directions

• Dialogue

• Act

What does the stage direction "Enter" mean?

• A character leaves the stage.

• A character comes onto the stage.

• All stage lights turn off.

• A dramatic moment of silence.

What does the stage direction "Blackout" indicate?

• A character leaves the stage.

• All stage lights turn off.

• A character comes onto the stage.

• A dramatic moment of silence.

What does the stage direction "Pause" signify?

• A character leaves the stage.

• A dramatic moment of silence.

• All stage lights turn off.

• A character comes onto the stage.

What do stage directions provide information about?

• The play’s plot

• The actors’ emotions

• How a scene should be performed

• The playwright’s inspiration