Dramatic and Theatrical Terms Quiz

What is the term for the space in which the actor may move in full view of the audience?

• Acting area

• Orchestra pit

• Backstage

• Green room

Which term refers to the opponent or adversary of the hero in a drama?

• Narrator

• Supporting character

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

What is the term for a play created using material from another artistic medium?

• Original work

• Improvisation

• Adaptation

• Devised drama

What does the term 'blocking' refer to in theatre?

• The script of the play

• The path traced by an actor’s movement

• The lighting setup

• The audience seating arrangement

What is the climax of a play?

• The point of greatest intensity

• The final act

• The resolution of the plot

• The introduction of characters

Which term describes a long speech made by one actor?

• Soliloquy

• Monologue

• Dialogue

• Aside

What is 'catharsis' in the context of drama?

• The final scene

• The introduction of the theme

• The feeling of release felt by the audience

• The climax of the play

What does 'devised drama' refer to?

• Drama based on historical events

• Drama performed without a script

• Drama developed through collaboration

• Drama that is strictly scripted

What is the term for the physical surroundings visible to the audience?

• Scenery

• Set

• Backdrop

• Stage

Which term refers to the use of symbolic language or imagery in a play?

• Motif

• Symbolism

• Theme

• Dialogue