Drama and Literary Terms Quiz
Authored by Kate Yusko
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of "Drama"?
Fiction written to be performed by actors in front of an audience
A poem with ten syllables per line
A long speech by a character
A comment made to the audience
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term refers to a poetic meter in which each line has ten syllables, with an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable?
Iambic pentameter
Blank verse
Prologue
Chorus
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a "Monologue"?
A long speech or written expression of thoughts by a character in a literary work
A comment made to the audience
A conversation between two characters
A hint for future events
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an "Aside" in drama?
A comment that a character makes directly to the audience which the other characters on stage do not hear
A long speech by a character
A hint for future events
A poetic meter
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is a "Tragic hero"?
A person of dignified or heroic stature who has a great downfall
The main villain in a play
The narrator of the story
The stage manager
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are "Stage directions"?
Instructions that describe the appearance and actions of characters, as well as the sets, props, costumes, and sound effects
The opening lines of a play
A poetic meter
A play on words
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which dramatic term involves a character revealing their thoughts while alone on stage?
Soliloquy
Dialogue
Chorus
Prologue
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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