Elements of Drama

Which type of play includes fictional stories about real people or events/

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• History

What are the characters called in a play?

• The cast

• The character list

• The stage crew

What does the term "prop" come from?

• short for proposes

• theater property

• short for propman

Stage right for the audience is which side of the stage?

• the left side

• the right side

How can you tell the difference between stage directions and the words to speak in the script for the play?

• you will see the words "stage directions" before they are given

• they are in a different font

• they are in italics or parentheses 

How many people are speaking in the scene on the screen?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Dramatic monologue is best described as which of the following?

• a speech that is very emotional

• a speech given by a single person on stage with others on stage as well

What is the difference between a dramatic monologue and a soliloquy?  

• a soliloquy is spoken alone on stage to oneself or the audience

• a dramatic monologue is spoken directly to the audience while the soliloquy is not

What are two best ways to learn about a character in a play?

• by what others say about them

• by what they say

• by what they do