
Drama Terms Review

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English
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9th Grade
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Claudia Flores
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Fill in the blank: A ______ is a character who contrasts with the main character in order to highlight a trait.
Foil
Protagonist
Narrator
Antagonist
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is indirect characterization?
Indirect characterization is when the author builds the character through STEAL (speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, looks).
Indirect characterization is when the author directly tells the reader what the character is like.
Indirect characterization is when the author only describes the setting.
Indirect characterization is when the author uses only dialogue to reveal the character.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What are stage directions in drama?
The dialogue spoken by the characters
The instructions given by the playwright to the actors on how to interact with the rest of the cast
The lighting cues
The audience's reactions
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is a monologue?
A short conversation between two characters
A long speech spoken by a character to himself, the audience, or another character
A type of stage direction
A group discussion on stage
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is a soliloquy?
A) A type of monologue where a character talks to himself/herself or reveals their thoughts. These are very common in Shakespearean drama. They give challenging insights into inner conflicts and motivations.
B) A conversation between two or more characters.
C) A speech given to the audience by the narrator.
D) A poem recited by a group of people.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is the drama term for 'words spoken directly to the audience; not heard by other characters'?
Aside
Monologue
Dialogue
Soliloquy
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is an act in drama? Fill in the blank: An act is a major _______ of a play.
division
character
setting
dialogue
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
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