Drama Identification Quiz

The word “drama” comes from a Greek word meaning:

• To write

• To act or perform

• To sing

• To read

Drama is primarily designed to be:

• Read silently at home

• Performed on stage

• Written as a novel

• Drawn as a comic strip

Which of the following is true about drama?

• It is only meant to be read and not performed

• It is a form of poetry

• It brings life experiences realistically to an audience

• It is always fictional

Drama is considered an imitation of:

• History

• Life

• Poetry

• Science

What is the ultimate aim of dramatic composition?

• To entertain readers through books

• To be presented on stage before an audience

• To be performed on television only

• To be memorized

Who moves the action or plot forward in a drama?

• The director

• The characters

• The audience

• The writer

What does the “setting” in a drama include?

• The costumes of the actors

• The time and place of the story

• The author’s biography

• The list of characters

The “plot” of a drama refers to:

• The dialogue between characters

• The actions and sequence of events in the story

• The background music

• The stage directions

What is “dialogue” in a play?

• The scenery and props

• The words spoken by the characters

• The summary of the story

• The lighting effects

Drama is a medium of communication because:

• It is written like a letter

• It uses actors to convey messages to the audience

• It is always a happy story

• It is only meant for children