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WorksheetsElements of Drama
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 3hrs 31mins
Which part of the excerpt establishes the setting?
"A dimly lit kitchen late at night. A dripping faucet echoes in the silence."
"Emma sighs and looks at the clock."
"The sound of a car pulling into the driveway is heard."
"Emma jumps, and Liam places a hand on her shoulder."
What is the main conflict in the scene?
Emma is afraid of thunderstorms.
Liam is upset with Emma for worrying.
Emma and Liam are anxious about their father’s delayed return.
The siblings are trying to fix the phone lines.
Which of the following is an example of a dialogue from the play?
"A dimly lit kitchen late at night. A dripping faucet echoes in the silence."
Emma sighs and looks at the clock nervously.
Emma: (nervously) It’s past midnight, Liam. Why isn’t Dad back yet?
Liam: (pauses) He said the storm might delay him. But… I’m starting to worry too.
The sound of a car pulling into the driveway is heard.
Which of the following is an example of a stage direction?
Liam: It’s going to be okay, Emma. We’ll wait for him together.
(A loud thunderclap shakes the house. Emma jumps, and Liam places a hand on her shoulder.)
He said the storm might delay him. But… I’m starting to worry too.
He’s probably waiting out the rain somewhere safe.
What do the actors say in a drama?
dialogue
acts
scenes
stage direction
Which element of drama tells the actor what he/she should do and is often set in parentheses?
dialogue
stage directions
plot
setting
This refers to the time and place of the drama.
setting
plot
scene
dialogue
What is the definition of DRAMA?
the person who tells the story
a story told in dialogue by performers in front of an audience
the written words and directions for actors to follow
trouble caused by "friends"
The following is an example of ___________.
TIANA: Hey, did you get the job at the clothing store?
BETTE: I'll find out tomorrow.
KIT: If you get the job, will you get a discount on your own purchases?
BETTE: Yes! Twenty percent off!
Dialogue
Stage direction
A series of events happens throughout a drama is __________.
theme
plot
setting
characters
Amira loved art but had no supplies. She found an old notebook and used it to draw. Her teacher loved her sketches and encouraged her to enter a competition. Amira realized creativity mattered more than fancy tools.
What is the main theme of the passage?
The importance of competition
The value of creativity and resourcefulness
How to make friends through art
The importance of having expensive supplies
Laila’s plant was dying because she forgot to water it. She felt sad but decided to take better care of it. After some time, the plant grew green and healthy again.
What is the main theme of the passage?
Plants are hard to take care of
Learning from mistakes and taking responsibility
It’s easy to grow plants
Asking for help is important
