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WorksheetsTheatrical Terms and Definitions
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is an 'Act' in a play?
A line spoken by an actor
A division of a play usually made up of different scenes
The main character
A genre of dramatic performance
Fill in the blank: A line spoken by an actor directly to the audience, unheard by the other performers on-stage, is known as an ______.
Aside
Act
Lead
Scene
What does 'Blocking' refer to in theater?
The main character
A division of a play
Precise staging of actors
A genre of dramatic performance.
Who are the 'Cast' in a play?
The group of actors who perform
The main character
The audience
The director
Fill in the blank: A genre of dramatic performance having a light or humorous tone is known as ______.
A) Tragedy
B) Comedy
C) Soliloquy
D) Scene
What is 'Downstage' in theater terms?
Areas of the stage closest to the audience
The main character
A division of a play
A genre of dramatic performance.
Who is the 'Lead' in a play?
The protagonist(s)
A division of a play
A line spoken by an actor
A genre of dramatic performance
Fill in the blank: A section of a play that takes place in one location and time is called a ______.
Scene
Act
Lead
Comedy
What is a 'Soliloquy'?
A genre of dramatic performance
An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud
The main character
A division of a play
What is 'Stage direction'?
Written instruction within the script
The main character
A division of a play
A genre of dramatic performance.
Fill in the blank: A genre of dramatic performance that treats in a serious and dignified style is called ______.
A) Comedy
B) Tragedy
C) Soliloquy
D) Scene
What is an 'Understudy'?
A person who learns the part of a specific character as a backup
The main character
A division of a play
A genre of dramatic performance
What does 'Upstage' refer to in theater?
Areas of the stage furthest from the audience
The main character
A division of a play
A genre of dramatic performance.
