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Elements of Drama

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 3hrs 31mins

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1.

Which part of the excerpt establishes the setting?

a)

"A dimly lit kitchen late at night. A dripping faucet echoes in the silence."

b)

"Emma sighs and looks at the clock."

c)

"The sound of a car pulling into the driveway is heard."

d)

"Emma jumps, and Liam places a hand on her shoulder."

2.

What is the main conflict in the scene?

a)

Emma is afraid of thunderstorms.

b)

Liam is upset with Emma for worrying.

c)

Emma and Liam are anxious about their father’s delayed return.

d)

The siblings are trying to fix the phone lines.

3.

Which of the following is an example of a dialogue from the play?

a)

"A dimly lit kitchen late at night. A dripping faucet echoes in the silence."

b)

Emma sighs and looks at the clock nervously.

c)

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.

d)

The sound of a car pulling into the driveway is heard.

4.

Which of the following is an example of a stage direction?

a)

Liam: It’s going to be okay, Emma. We’ll wait for him together.

b)

(A loud thunderclap shakes the house. Emma jumps, and Liam places a hand on her shoulder.)

c)

He said the storm might delay him. But… I’m starting to worry too.

d)

He’s probably waiting out the rain somewhere safe.

5.

What do the actors say in a drama?

a)

dialogue

b)

acts

c)

scenes

d)

stage direction

6.

Which element of drama tells the actor what he/she should do and is often set in parentheses?

a)

dialogue

b)

stage directions

c)

plot

d)

setting

7.

This refers to the time and place of the drama.

a)

setting

b)

plot

c)

scene

d)

dialogue

8.

What is the definition of DRAMA?

a)

the person who tells the story

b)

a story told in dialogue by performers in front of an audience

c)

the written words and directions for actors to follow

d)

trouble caused by "friends"

9.

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!

a)

Dialogue

b)

Stage direction

10.

A series of events happens throughout a drama is __________.

a)

theme

b)

plot

c)

setting

d)

characters

11.

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?

a)

The importance of competition

b)

The value of creativity and resourcefulness

c)

How to make friends through art

d)

The importance of having expensive supplies

12.

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?

a)

Plants are hard to take care of

b)

Learning from mistakes and taking responsibility

c)

It’s easy to grow plants

d)

Asking for help is important