Introduction to Drama

Why can't you pause or rewind a drama?

• Because drama is too fast-paced to be paused or rewinded
• Because drama is meant to be performed live and experienced in the moment
• Because drama scripts are not written to be paused or rewinded
• Because drama is only available in theaters and not on any other platform

What does a director provide for a drama?

• Actors
• Production crew
• Stage directions
• Direction for how the script will be performed

How does the audience's response and reaction affect the drama experience?

• It doesn't affect the drama experience at all
• It can make the drama more enjoyable for the actors
• It can change the way the drama is performed and perceived
• It can make the drama script more interesting

How is a drama script meant to be experienced?

• Paused, rewinded, and played forward like a movie
• Performed live to a live audience
• Written and published like poetry
• Read and analyzed like a book

What are the similarities between drama, prose, and poetry?

• Plot, theme, style, and character
• Sets, costumes, lighting, and sound
• Direction, production, and performance
• Stage directions, monologues, dialogues, and spoken language

Who are the actors in a drama?

• The production crew
• The audience
• The director
• Those who perform the characters on stage

What is a drama?

• A story written in the form of a book
• A story written in the form of poetry
• A story written in the form of a play
• A story written in the form of a movie

How is drama different from prose and poetry?

• Drama is written in the form of a play, while prose and poetry are written in the form of a book
• Drama is meant to be watched like a movie, while prose and poetry are meant to be read
• Drama is written in the form of poetry, while prose and poetry are written in the form of a play
• Drama is performed live, while prose and poetry are read

What is the main difference between drama and prose?

• Drama is performed live on stage, while prose is read on a page
• Drama is only performed by professional actors, while prose can be performed by anyone
• Drama is written in a different language than prose
• Drama is meant to be watched as a movie, while prose is meant to be read

What does a drama script contain?

• Stage directions and monologues
• Stage directions and dialogues
• Stage directions and poetry
• Stage directions and prose