WorksheetsIntro. to Drama!
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 7mins
"They fight, he falls" and "Exit stage left" are both examples of...
lines
asides
stage directions
soliloquies
_____ is a long speech delivered from one character to another character.
Monologue
Soliloquy
Dialogue
Aside
The smaller sections of an act are known as a ....
scene
plot
line
play
What are the differences between a tragedy and a comedy? Select all that apply.
Tragedies are meant to be serious and usually involve the downfall or demise of the main character.
Only comedians can write comedies.
Comedies are generally lighthearted, funny, and end in happiness.
There are no differences; they are the same thing.
What purpose do characters serve in drama?
They take the tickets at the door.
They are the people/animals in the story or play.
They help to sell concessions at the show.
_________ is a struggle between opposing forces.
Conflict
Tragedy
Climax
Resolution
What is the climax in a story/play?
The top of a mountain.
The ending where all of the loose ends are tied up.
The introduction where we meet the characters.
The most exciting moment in the story; the turning point .
True/False: The resolution is the ending of the story where all of the loose ends are tied up.
True
False
This is when one character says a line that is intended for the audience to hear but is not heard by any of the other characters on stage.
Dialogue
Monologue
Aside
Soliloquy
What is the purpose of stage directions?
To direct the characters as they enter and exit the stage.
To make sure that "stage traffic" is handled properly.
Instructions included by the playwright concerning the set, characterization, delivery, etc.
Specific details about parking for the evening.
Another word for Drama is __________.
play
script
props
crew
A person who writes plays is called a ________.
author
poet
playwright
playwriter
What do you need in a play?
Cast & crew
Script
Props
All of the above
