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Elements of Drama

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Conversation between two or more characters
a)
Monologue
b)
Dialect
c)
Conversation
d)
Dialogue
2.
One person speaking
a)
Monologue
b)
Dialogue
c)
Dialect
d)
Language
3.
What is a struggle between two opposite characters or forces?
a)
Script
b)
Conflict
c)
Resolution
d)
Fight
4.
A hint of what is to come in the action of a play...
a)
Guess
b)
Act
c)
Foreshadow
d)
Scene
5.
What is an article or object that appears on stage during a play?
a)
Prop
b)
Playwright
c)
Scene
d)
Stage Direction
6.
What is a script?
a)
Acts divided into smaller sections.
b)
Object that appears on stage.
c)
Written text of a play.
d)
cursive handwriting
7.

The protagonist is the ________.

a)

narrator

b)

main character of the story

c)

the opposing force

d)

writes the play

8.

The antagonist is ___________.

a)

main character

b)

the opposing force

c)

writes the play

d)

watches the play

9.
What is the definition of climax? 
a)
the turning point of the story
b)
the struggle between two characters
c)
the beginning of the story
d)
the point when the conflict is resolved
10.
The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict
a)
the climax
b)
the theme
c)
the resolution
d)
the introduction
11.
The story's time and place is
a)
tone
b)
plot
c)
setting
d)
voice
12.
What is the synonym we use to describe the beginning of the story where the main characters, setting, and problem are introduced?
a)
beginning
b)
rising action
c)
introduction/exposition
d)
resolution
13.

Example of Person vs Person

a)

Batman vs Superman

b)

Shrek vs the kingdom

c)

People from Japan vs a Tsunami

d)

A Person alone on a island

14.

Example of Person vs Nature

a)

Batman vs Superman

b)

Shrek vs the kingdom

c)

People from Japan vs a Tsunami

d)

A Person alone on a island

15.

Example of Person vs Self

a)

Batman vs Superman

b)

Shrek vs the kingdom

c)

People from Japan vs a Tsunami

d)

A Person alone on a island

16.
An individual in a literary work is called
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
narrator
d)
character
17.
The point of view where the narrator is telling his or her own story. Uses words such as I, me, we, our, etc.
a)
3rd Person
b)
2nd Person
c)
1st Person
d)
4th person
18.
What is the definition of plot?
a)
The lesson in the story
b)
The sequence of events in the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The conflict in the story
19.
What is the definition of falling action?
a)
a series of related events
b)
the conflict is at its worst
c)
events leading to the end of the story 
d)
events leading to the climax of the story
20.
What is the definition of resolution? 
a)
the bad guy is defeated
b)
events leading to the end of the story
c)
 a tale or legend passed on traditionally
d)
the conflict is solved, the story ends
21.
Which of the following is the most typical order of a plot?
a)
1. Exposition
2. Rising actions
 3. Falling actions
 4.Climax  
5.Resolustion
b)
1. Exposition 
2. Rising actions
 3. Climax
 4.Falling Actions 
5.Resolustion
c)
1. Exposition 
2. Rising actions
 3. Climax
 4.Resolustion 
5.Falling Actions
d)
1. Rising actions
2. Exposition 
 3. Falling actions
 4.Climax  
5.Resolustion
22.
What is the definition of climax? 
a)
the turning point of the story
b)
the struggle between two characters
c)
the beginning of the story
d)
the point when the conflict is resolved
23.
The person who tells the story is the 
a)
character
b)
setting
c)
point of view
d)
narrator
24.
The best definition of theme is...
a)
The lesson the author is teaching. 
b)
The message the author is sending.
c)
A word that summarizes the story.
d)
The character's main problem.
25.
What is this picture an example of?
a)
foreshadowing
b)
resolution
c)
flashback
d)
linear plot 
26.
Harry Potter faces many conflicts in his young life. He is an example of:
a)
A protagonist
b)
An antagonist
27.
Where does the drama and suspense begin to build in a linear plot story?
a)
The resolution
b)
The climax
c)
The rising action
d)
The falling action 
28.

a character who undergoes a change, usually in his or her personality, as a result of events in the story

a)

round character

b)

dynamic character

c)

flat character

d)

protagonist

29.

a character that is so detailed that he or she could be a real person

a)

static character

b)

flat character

c)

dynamic character

d)

round character

30.

a character who doesn’t change at all, despite all of the events that occur in the story

a)

static character

b)

dynamic character

c)

major character

d)

antagonist

31.

a character that the reader doesn’t know very much about

a)

dynamic character

b)

flat character

c)

protagonist

d)

antagonist

32.

A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen is...

a)

Anxiety

b)

Suspense

c)

Dilemma

d)

Foreshadowing

33.

What does empathy mean?

a)

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

b)

Sharing toys

c)

Talking to friends

d)

Asking someone to play

34.
Define Soliloquy
a)
An long drawn out speech about feelings 
b)
An announcement 
c)
an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers
d)
A speech from a Famous person
35.

What is Dramatic Irony

a)

When one thing is expected and the opposite happens

b)

When, we, the readers know what is going to happen but the characters do not.

c)

When one thing is said but the opposite is meant

d)

Sarcasm

36.
 Identify the point of view: Once you have the cake in the oven, start to make the whipped cream frosting. Combine whipping cream, powdered sugar, and food color in a small mixer bowl. Make sure you add just a small amount of food color. 
a)
First Person 
b)
Second Person 
c)
Third Person Limited
d)
Third Person Omniscient 
37.
 Identify the point of view: I walked towards the bus stop, hoping to not see Maria. She told everyone my biggest secret and I was never going to forgive her, no matter how hard she tried to cheer me up. 
a)
First Person 
b)
Second Person 
c)
Third Person Limited
d)
Third Person Omniscient
38.
Identify the point of view of the excerpt from A Retrieved Reformation: "Annabel," said Jimmy, "give me that rose you are wearing, will you?"  Hardly believing that she had heard him right, she unpinned the flower from her dress and placed it in his hand.
a)
First Person 
b)
Second Person 
c)
Third Person Limited
d)
Third Person Omniscient
39.
Identify the point of view of the excerpt from Seventh Grade: As Teresa walked down the hall, Victor walked the other way, looking back, admiring how gracefully she walked, one foot in front of the other. So much for being in the same class, he thought.
a)
First Person 
b)
Second Person 
c)
Third Person Limited
d)
Third Person Omniscient 
40.

what is motivation

a)

what order of events happen in the story

b)

what stops the person from reaching his goal

c)

all of the above

d)

what drives the person to do what he is doing

41.

What type of stage is this?

a)

Procenium

b)

Thrust

c)

Arena

d)

Traverse

e)

Amphitheater

42.

What type of stage is this?

a)

Procenium

b)

Thrust

c)

Arena

d)

Traverse

e)

Amphitheater

43.

What type of stage is this?

a)

Procenium

b)

Thrust

c)

Arena

d)

Traverse

e)

Amphitheater

44.

What type of stage is this?

a)

Procenium

b)

Thrust

c)

Arena

d)

Traverse

e)

Amphitheater

45.

What type of stage is this?

a)

Procenium

b)

Thrust

c)

Arena

d)

Traverse

e)

Amphitheater

46.

What are costumes?

a)

Clothing

b)

Props

c)

Clothes the actor wears to show the character to the audience

d)

Anything you want them to be

47.

What is the theatrical equipment used in a dramatic production to communicate environment?

a)

Prop

b)

Sound

c)

Scenery

d)

Lighting

48.

What is the placement, intensity, and color of lights to help communicate environment or mood?

a)

Prop

b)

Sound

c)

Scenery

d)

Lighting

49.

What are the effects an audience hears during a performance to communicate context?

a)

Makeup

b)

Sound

c)

Scenery

d)

Lighting

50.

What are wigs and body paint used to transform an actor into a character?

a)

Makeup

b)

Sound

c)

Scenery

d)

Lighting

51.
What is Downstage?
a)
The part of the stage nearest the audience
b)
The part of the stage farthest from the audience
c)
The part of the stage left of the audience
d)
The area of the stage left of the actor
52.

What type of element of scenery is this?

a)

Curtains

b)

Facade

c)

Flat

d)

Backdrop

e)

Platform

53.

What type of element of scenery is this?

a)

Curtains

b)

Facade

c)

Flat

d)

Backdrop

e)

Platform

54.

What type of element of scenery is this?

a)

Curtains

b)

Facade

c)

Flat

d)

Backdrop

e)

Platform

55.

What type of element of scenery is this?

a)

Curtains

b)

Facade

c)

Flat

d)

Backdrop

e)

Platform

56.

What type of element of scenery is this?

a)

Curtains

b)

Facade

c)

Flat

d)

Backdrop

e)

Platform

57.

What is the use of face, body, and voice to portray character?

a)

Speaking

b)

Acting

c)

Nonverbal Expression

d)

Performance

58.

What is not using words or speech to convey one's thoughts or feelings?

a)

Speaking

b)

Acting

c)

Nonverbal Expression

d)

Performance

59.

What is the mode of expression or delivery of lines?

a)

Speaking

b)

Acting

c)

Nonverbal Expression

d)

Performance

60.

What is any movement of the actor's head, shoulder, arm, hand, leg, or foot to convey meaning?

a)

Gestures

b)

Acting

c)

Facial Expressions

d)

Character Motivation

61.

What is the physical aspects used by an actor to convey mood, feeling, or personality?

a)

Gestures

b)

Acting

c)

Facial Expressions

d)

Character Motivation

62.

What is the reason for a character's behavior?

a)

Gestures

b)

Acting

c)

Facial Expressions

d)

Character Motivation

63.

How an actor uses his or her voice to convey character is_______________?

a)

Tempo

b)

Vocal Expression

c)

Projection

d)

Diction

64.

What is the speed of delivery when speaking?

a)

Tempo

b)

Vocal Expression

c)

Projection

d)

Diction

65.

What is the selection and pronunciation of words; clarity of speech?

a)

Tempo

b)

Vocal Expression

c)

Projection

d)

Diction

66.

What is how well the voice carries to the audience?

a)

Tempo

b)

Vocal Expression

c)

Projection

d)

Diction

67.

What is the change in pitch or loudness of the voice?

a)

breath control

b)

Vocal Expression

c)

Inflection

d)

Diction

68.

What is the proper use of the lungs and diaphragm muscle for speaking?

a)

breath control

b)

Vocal Expression

c)

Inflection

d)

Diction

69.

What is the meaning of this hand gesture?

a)

Hang Loose

b)

Good Job

c)

Rock

d)

A-OK

70.

What is the meaning of this hand gesture?

a)

Hang Loose

b)

Good Job

c)

Rock

d)

A-OK