The Elements Of Drama - Characters

The video tutorial explores different character types in drama, such as round, flat, and stock characters, using examples like Othello and The Elephant Man. It discusses the importance of major and minor characters, with references to plays like The Crucible and Death of a Salesman. The tutorial also covers dialogue and monologue, highlighting their roles in drama, and examines types of dramatic conflict, including man vs man, man vs nature, and man vs self, with examples like Brian's Song.

Which of the following is not a character type in drama?

• Stock character

• Long character

• Flat character

• Round character

What is a round character in drama?

• A character with a single trait

• A character that never changes

• A character with depth and complexity

• A character that is always happy

In 'The Crucible', who is considered a major character?

• John Proctor

• Howard Wagner

• Captain Kirk

• Joseph Merrick

What is the primary purpose of dialogue in drama?

• To convey information through character conversations

• To provide background music

• To describe the setting

• To create visual effects

Which of the following best describes a monologue?

• A series of jokes

• An extended speech by a character

• A travel story

• A diary entry

Which of these is not a typical form of dramatic conflict?

• Man against beast

• Man against himself

• Man against man

• Man against nature

What type of conflict involves a character struggling with their own emotions?

• Man against himself

• Man against beast

• Man against nature

• Man against man