Theatrical Terms and TV Show Examples Quiz

What is an "aside" in theatrical terms?

• A long speech by a character to other characters

• An actor's words that address the audience directly, which other characters cannot hear

• A dialogue between two characters

• A monologue delivered to oneself

In the TV show "The Office," when Jim comments to the camera, what is this an example of?

• Monologue

• Dialogue

• Aside

• Soliloquy

What is the term for the planning and working out of the movement of actors on stage?

• Staging

• Choreography

• Blocking

• Directing

Which of the following is an example of blocking in theater?

• Designing costumes for actors

• Telling an actor to grab another actor in a scene

• Writing dialogue for a play

• Adjusting the lighting on stage

What does the term "denouement" refer to in a story?

• The introduction of characters

• The climax of the plot

• An outcome or solution; the unraveling of the plot

• The rising action

In which part of a story does the denouement typically occur?

• At the beginning

• After the climax

• During the rising action

• Before the climax

What is the primary purpose of dialogue in drama?

• To describe the setting

• To move the plot forward and reveal characters’ motives

• To provide background music

• To introduce new characters

In the example given, what are Shrek and Donkey discussing?

• Whether ogres are like onions

• The weather

• Their favorite food

• A new adventure

What is drama?

• A type of literature meant to be read silently

• A type of literature in play form, meant to be performed and seen

• A type of literature that focuses on poetry

• A type of literature that is only written, not performed

What does drama focus on?

• The setting and scenery

• The plot and storyline

• Characters and how they interact with each other

• The historical context