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WorksheetsDrama and Teleplay Elements
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is a monologue?
A conversation between several characters
A long speech by a single character
Small moveable items that make the set look realistic
A conversation between two characters
What is dialogue?
A conversation between several characters
A long speech by a single character
Small moveable items that make the set look realistic
one segment of the play
What is an act?
one segment of the play
the units (chapters) of the action in a play.
moment of greatest tension
What is a climax?
one segment of the play
the units (chapters) of the action in a play.
moment of greatest tension
What is a scene?
one segment of the play
the units (chapters) of the action in a play.
moment of greatest tension
Read the following conversation from a play:
Julia: I am so sorry I am so late. I just couldn’t get up because I stayed up all night watching this amazing movie!
Jane (Mother of Child): That’s it Julia. You are a failure and I am done putting up with your irresponsibility. You are fired.
What can we learn about these two characters from this dialogue?
This is a repeat occurrence. Jane is unforgiving and angry and Julia is not responsible and does not yet realize her actions have consequences.
This is the first time this has happened, Jane is just impatient and unhappy and Julia is truly sorry for her tardiness.
This is a repeat occurrence. Jane is understanding and forgiving and Julia is young and irresponsible.
This is the first time this has happened, Jane is understanding and forgiving and Julia is truly sorry for her tardiness.
Read the following conversation from a play:
Julia: I am so sorry I am so late. I just couldn’t get up because I stayed up all night watching this amazing movie!
Jane (Mother of Child): That’s ok, Honey. I completely understand. Movies are important. Just please make sure it doesn’t happen again.
What can we learn about these two characters from this dialogue?
This is a repeat occurrence. Jane is unforgiving and angry and Julia is not responsible and does not yet realize her actions have consequences.
This is the first time this has happened, Jane is just impatient and unhappy and Julia is truly sorry for her tardiness.
This is a repeat occurrence. Jane is understanding and forgiving and Julia is young and irresponsible.
This is the first time this has happened, Jane is understanding and forgiving and Julia is truly sorry for her tardiness.
You are given the following stage directions while reading a play:
(A young babysitter, Julia, comes rushing in. Her hair is a mess and she is obviously late.)
What do we not learn about this character through these stage directions?
Julia is a babysitter and is extremely late for job
Julia's approximate age, she is likely a teenager in her early twenties
Julia has been late before to her job
Julia did not get ready, suggesting she rolled out of bed
Which of the following belongs to Drama?
Characterization through words and pictures
Characterization through actions, dialogue, and movement
Which of the following belongs to Drama?
Playwright
Author
Which of the following belongs to Drama?
Chapters
Acts/Scenes
Which of the following belongs to Drama?
Meant to be read
Meant to be performed
What is the definition of "intolerance"
unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect opinions or beliefs contrary to one's own
cannot drink lactose without getting an upset stomach
refusal to write plays that the people want
characteristic of a prolonged public dispute, debate, opposition, or contention;
What is the definition of "controversial"
unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect opinions or beliefs contrary to one's own
speaking in terms that are unusual to others to the point of not understanding
refusal to engage in political commentary and discussion
characteristic of a prolonged public dispute, debate, opposition, or contention;
Which of these is not a true statement about Rod Sterling's motivation for creating "The Twilight Zone"?
He wanted to write a television shoes about social issues, but they were thought too controversial
He was frustrated with executives and turned to writing sci-fi and fantasy
The teleplays were not realistic, so he had more freedom to deal with issues such as prejudice and intolerance.
All of these are true
