Literature Final Exam – Vocabulary + Novel Questions

Define drama: ________

• A story told in dialogue by performers in front of an audience.

• A poem written to express emotions.

• A scientific explanation of natural phenomena.

• A list of historical events in chronological order.

Define stage directions: ________

• Describes the scenery and tells how the characters move and speak.

• Names the main characters in the play.

• Lists the acts and scenes of the play.

• Provides the dialogue for each character.

Define scenes: ________

• The smaller divisions of the acts in a play.

• The main characters in a play.

• The location where a play is performed.

• The costumes worn by actors.

Define acts: ________

• The segments of a play.

• The costumes worn by actors.

• The lighting used on stage.

• The music played during a scene.

Define dialogue: ________

• Conversations between characters in a story.

• A list of items in a story.

• The setting of a story.

• The main idea of a story.

Define monologue: ________

• A long speech by a single character; often reveals a character’s thoughts and feelings.

• A short dialogue between two characters.

• A poem written in rhyme.

• A stage direction indicating movement.

Define set (in drama): ________

• A story told in smaller divisions like acts in a play

• A story told in segments.

• A story in conversations told behind the curtain

• A story told in dialogue by performers in front of an audience

Define props: ________

• Small movable items that make the set look realistic.

• Large backdrops used for scenery changes.

• Lighting equipment used to illuminate the stage.

• Costumes worn by the actors.

Define comedy: ________

• A type of drama that has a happy ending and often features ordinary characters in funny situations.

• A type of drama that always ends in tragedy and features heroic characters.

• A form of literature that focuses only on historical events.

• A genre that is only about supernatural creatures and horror.

Define tragedy: ________

• A type of drama that has events that lead to the downfall of the main character.

• A story with a happy ending for all characters.

• A type of comedy that focuses on humorous situations.

• A poem that describes nature in detail.