Elements of Drama for A Christmas Carol (Form B)

What is the definition of a "Drama"?

• A story acted out in front of people or an audience

• A book that ends in death.

• When two middle schoolers have a disagreement.

• A Nonfiction novel.

Which of the options below is the definition of "comedy"?

• A play that ends with the death of at least one of the main characters.

• A funny play that does NOT end with death.

• A speech given by a single character.

• The cast of characters in the play.

Which of the following BEST describes a "Tragedy"?

• A play that ends with the death of at least one of the main characters.

• A funny play that does not end with death.

• Another word for "audience."

• Tells the actors where to go on stage.

What is the definition of "script"?

• People or creatures in a script that appear by speaking or doing something.

• A speech given by multiple characters at once.

• The written text of a play that includes dialogue and stage directions.

• When a character speaks to the audience in the middle of a scene.

What are "lines"?

• A funny play where no one dies.

• Part of the play that introduces the setting and characters.

• A speech given by a single character who is alone on stage.

• The words that an actor memorizes from the script as their character.

What does "characters" mean?

• People or creatures who appear in a script by speaking or doing something, someone in a script who is involved with the plot.

• The lines and stage directions written down for actors to follow in order to act out the play.

• Non-living objects used to add visualization or emphasis to parts of the play.

• Part of the play that introduces the setting, characters, and background information to the audience.

What is "dialogue"?

• The part of the play that introduces setting and the characters' names.

• The lines spoken by the actors, in the script, with the name of the character who will speak the words.

• When one character gives a solitary speech.

• A play where at least one of the main characters dies.

Which of the following is the definition of "monologue"?

• The written text of the play that includes stage directions.

• How the play ends or closes after the falling action.

• A speech given by a single character who is alone on the stage.

• The lines spoken by the actors, in the script, with the name of the character who will speak the words.

Which of the following BEST describes the "exposition"?

• A story that is acted out according to a script in front of an audience.

• When an actor publishes a written review of their work in a play.

• How the play ends following the falling action.

• The part of the play that introduces the setting, characters, and background information to the audience.

What are "stage directions"?

• An instruction in a script that tells the actors how to move, where to be on stage, and how they should talk.

• A stage direction that tells the characters to come onto the stage.

• A stage direction that tells the characters to leave the stage or the scene.

• A major section in a play.