Dramatic Elements

What is the primary characteristic of drama as a form of literature?

• It is primarily written for individual reading and reflection.

• It is intended to be performed in front of an audience.

• It focuses solely on historical events and figures.

• It always features a narrator who explains the plot.

What is the special title given to the author of a play?

• Novelist

• Poet

• Playwright

• Screenwriter

What are the instructions in a play that guide actors' movements, behaviors, and visual/sound elements for production called?

• Dialogue

• Narrations

• Stage directions

• Character descriptions

In a play, what is the role of a narrator?

• To act as the main protagonist of the story.

• To provide extra information and background for the audience, without being part of the action.

• To perform all the dialogue for every character.

• To design the costumes and sets for the production.