WorksheetsMcWhorter (first 5 videos) 7th Lit Lab History of Drama
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins
What is drama?
trouble caused by "friends"
the characters that perform in a play
the written words and directions for actors to follow
a story that is written to be performed or acted out
________________________ are the people acting in play.
director
narrator
cast of characters
protagonist
The play or drama is organized in ____________________.
chapters
episodes
acts and scenes
pages and numbers
Instructions that tell the actors what they are supposed to do during acting:
scene
stage directions
teleprompter
director
Which of the following best describes a "theater"?
the words spoken by characters
a document with all the dialogue and stage directions for a story
the place where the play is performed
objects used in a play to bring it to life
What are two types of drama?
Fiction and Nonfiction
Tragedy and Comedy
Tragedy and Staging
Comedy and Fiction
Words that are usually italicized and in parenthesis or brackets on the script.
Stage directions
Scene titles
Character names
Lines
In ancient Greek plays all actors wore
heavy makeup
sandels
short robes
masks
Which of the following is true of Greek Drama
competitive
low class
not important to the culture
celebrated Zeus
Why did the citizens attend plays in ancient Greece?
To please the gods
To experience a religious ritual
For competition and entertainment
All of the above
What was the main purpose of medieval European theater?
To teach the story of Christ
To capture a moment of beauty
To make the audience think
To make money
What acting space was used in Medieval Europe?
three story round or octagonal buildings around open courtyards with thrust stages
multiple stages in churches
proscenium stages
Amphitheaters - outside, on hillsides, good acoustics
Who took over theatre during The Dark Ages?
Kings
Mimes
The Church
Women
Seen here, a movable stage or wagon used to accommodate the mystery and miracle play cycles of the 10th through the 16th century.
Trade Wagon
Immersive Theater
Float Wagon
Pageant Wagon
How do you know when an actor is speaking a line in a script?
You will see the words "Actor speaks."
You don't. Actors only memorize lines during practice.
You see the character's name (usually in bold).
It will be in italics.
Some ancient plays were not based on myths, but on ________________________.
random stories told arounf the fire.
gossip.
lies told to children.
historical events.
Thespis was the first _____________
actor
director
playwright
costume designer
What is usually found after the title of the script?
Act 1 scene 1
A list of props needed for the play
A list of the various settings for the play
The cast of characters
