Understanding Plays in English

What is the term used for a person who writes plays?

• Scriptwriter

• Playwright

• Novelist

• Author

In the context of plays, what does the term 'set' refer to?

• The script of the play

• The list of characters

• The furniture and backdrops on stage

• The location of the story

What is a 'prop' in a play?

• A type of costume

• A character's dialogue

• A physical object used by actors

• A stage direction

What is the difference between a cast and a crew in a play?

• Cast designs costumes, crew builds sets

• Cast performs on stage, crew works behind the scenes

• Cast writes the play, crew directs it

• Cast manages lighting, crew acts

What are the words spoken by characters in a play called?

• Scripts

• Acts

• Lines

• Scenes

Which type of line involves a character expressing their innermost thoughts?

• Soliloquy

• Monologue

• Dialogue

• Narration

What are stage directions typically written in?

• Underline

• Italics

• Bold

• Quotes

What is the main division of a play called?

• Act

• Chapter

• Episode

• Scene

What usually happens between the acts of a play?

• A costume change

• A change of setting

• An intermission

• A character introduction

What is a scene in a play?

• A type of dialogue

• A list of characters

• A division of an act

• A stage direction