Poems, Prose, and Drama

What is a Haiku?

• A Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable structure.

• A Haiku is a type of computer programming language.

• A Haiku is a type of sandwich made with three layers of bread.

• A Haiku is a type of dance originating in Brazil.

Name one element of prose writing.

• Dialogue

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Simile

How do playwrights develop characters in drama?

• By having characters act in ways that contradict their established personalities

• By creating detailed backgrounds, motivations, relationships, and conflicts for each character and using dialogue, actions, and interactions with other characters to reveal personality traits and drive the plot forward.

• By ignoring the character development and focusing solely on the plot

• By randomly assigning traits to characters without any thought

What are stage directions in drama?

• Instructions in the script that describe how actors should move, speak, and behave on stage.

• Stage directions are the props used by actors during a performance.

• Stage directions refer to the lighting design in a play.

• Stage directions are the lines spoken by actors on stage.

What is a Sonnet?

• A Sonnet is a type of fruit

• A Sonnet is a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line.

• A Sonnet is a type of car

• A Sonnet is a type of dance

What is the purpose of setting in prose?

• Setting in prose is used to introduce the characters of the story

• Setting in prose serves to establish the time, place, and mood of the story.

• Setting in prose is only relevant for non-fiction works

• Setting in prose has no impact on the overall narrative

How do actors portray emotions in drama?

• Through the use of dance routines

• Through the use of facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and gestures.

• By reciting poetry

• Using sign language

Give an example of a free verse poem.

• One example of a free verse poem is 'The Red Wheelbarrow' by William Carlos Williams.

• A limerick by Edward Lear

• A sonnet by Shakespeare

• A haiku by Matsuo Basho

What is the climax of a play?

• The climax is the resolution of the play

• The climax is the setting of the play

• The climax is the introduction of the characters

• The climax of a play is the turning point or the most intense moment where the conflict reaches its peak and the outcome is determined.

Why is rhyme important in poetry?

• Rhyme is only used in poetry for decorative purposes and does not serve any functional role.

• Rhyme limits the creativity of the poet and restricts the flow of ideas.

• Rhyme in poetry is irrelevant and does not add any value to the writing.

• Rhyme is important in poetry for creating rhythm, enhancing musical quality, aiding memorization, and emphasizing key words or ideas.