Worksheets"Romeo & Juliet" Drama Terms
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Fill in the blank: One of the three classifications of Shakespearean drama is _________
Comedy
Romance
Satire
Farce
Fill in the blank: One of the three classifications of Shakespearean drama is _________.
History
Romance
Satire
Farce
Fill in the blank: One of the three classifications of Shakespearean drama is _________
Tragedy
Satire
Epic
Novel
Romeo and Juliet is a _______.
Tragedy
Comedy
Novel
Poem
What is a drama that ends in catastrophe (most often death) for the main character called?
Tragedy
Comedy
Farce
Melodrama
Which of the following is a quality of a tragic hero?
A) Possesses high importance or rank
B) Avoids extraordinary talents
C) Never faces downfall
D) Lacks courage and dignity
A tragic hero exhibits extraordinary _________?
talents
weaknesses
fears
failures
What is a tragic flaw in the context of a tragic hero?
Extraordinary talent
An error in judgment or defect in character that leads to downfall
High importance or rank
Courage and dignity
A tragic hero faces downfall with courage and dignity.
True
False
What is the definition of 'Soliloquy'? Fill in the blank: A soliloquy is a long speech given by a character while ______ on stage to reveal his or her private thoughts or intentions.
alone
with friends
in the audience
during a group discussion
What is the definition of 'Aside'? Fill in the blank: An aside is a character’s quiet remark to the audience or another character that no one else on stage is ______ to hear.
supposed
able
forced
willing
What is Situational Irony?
When the audience knows something the character does not
Contrast between appearance and reality
What a character says contrasts with what they actually mean
None of the above
What is Verbal Irony?
A) Contrast between appearance and reality
B) The audience knows something the character does not
C) What a character says contrasts from what they actually mean (often as sarcasm)
D) None of the above
What is Dramatic Irony?
The audience or reader knows something the character(s) does not know
Contrast between appearance and reality
What a character says contrasts from what they actually mean
None of the above
Fill in the blank: Foreshadowing is
a hint about what is to come in literature or what the outcome of the conflict will be.
the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
the use of exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
Mercutio is a foil to Romeo because:
He is more impulsive and romantic than Romeo.
He is more cynical and witty than Romeo.
He is a member of the Capulet family.
He is in love with Juliet.
How is the Nurse a foil to Lady Capulet?
The Nurse is affectionate and supportive, while Lady Capulet is distant and formal.
The Nurse is strict and harsh, while Lady Capulet is gentle and caring.
The Nurse is wealthy and powerful, while Lady Capulet is poor and powerless.
The Nurse is Juliet's biological mother, while Lady Capulet is her caretaker.
What is the definition of 'Comic Relief'?
The inclusion of a humorous character, scene, or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension.
The main character in a story.
The setting of a story.
The moral lesson of a story.
What is a pun?
A serious statement
Humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications. AKA 'a play on words.'
A type of poem
A scientific term
What is the primary purpose of a soliloquy in a play?
To provide comic relief
To introduce a new character
To advance the plot
To reveal a character's inner thoughts
Which of the following is an example of verbal irony?
A character speaks directly to the audience
A character's actions lead to an unexpected outcome
A character is unaware of a surprise party planned for them
A character says 'What a beautiful day!' during a storm
Fill in the blank: A foil is a character who _______ another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character.
mimics
supports
ignores
contrasts
