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Connotation, denotation, elements of drama

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The dictionary definition refers to

a)

denotation

b)

connotation

c)

synonym

d)

antonym

e)

glossary

2.

What is connotation?

a)

Literal meaning of a word.

b)

Attitude or emotion a word makes you feel.

c)

The prefix of a word.

3.

What is a negative connotation of fragrance?

a)

odor

b)

aroma

c)

scent

4.

What is the denotation of gathering?

a)

jump

b)

to bring together

c)

sweetly held

5.

-------is a struggle between a character and opposing characters or opposing forces. ------can also occur within a character. For example, a character might struggle internally to make a difficult decision or choice.

a)

plot

b)

conflict

c)

setting

d)

character

e)

dialogue

6.

The ------ is the time and place in which a story occurs. The ------ can be in the past, present, or future. Examples include a classroom, the inside of a car during a traffic jam, or Mars.

a)

plot

b)

conflict

c)

setting

d)

character

e)

dialogue

7.

What is a positive connotation of tardy?

a)

playful

b)

delayed

c)

punctual

8.

What is the denotation for gaze?

a)

to look steadily

b)

to play carefully

c)

run

9.

McDonald's is a cheap meal. If you change the word cheap to inexpensive, the word now has a ____ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

10.

Kevin's interest in model cars has turned into a hobby. If you change the word hobby to obsession, the word now has a _____ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

11.

What are instructions that tell the actors what to do?

a)

Actors

b)

Dialogue

c)

Setting

d)

Stage Directions

12.

People or animals who play a character in a drama are called:

a)

Characters

b)

Narrator

c)

Scene

d)

Actors

13.

The person who writes the play is called ___________/

a)

Author

b)

Speaker

c)

Director

d)

Playwright

14.

A type of drama in which events typically lead to a death or unhappy ending.

a)

comedy

b)

romance

c)

tragedy

d)

fantasy

15.

What are two types of drama?

a)

Fiction and Nonfiction

b)

Tragedy and Comedy

c)

Tragedy and Staging

d)

Comedy and Fiction