Exploring Elements of Drama

Which of the following is a key element of drama that involves the time and place where the story occurs?

• Theme

• Setting

• Plot

• Character

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the main motivation of a character who steals food in a play?

• To become famous

• To survive

• To make friends

• To travel

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In a typical plot structure, what comes after the climax?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does the dialogue "I can't believe you did this!" most likely suggest about the speaker's feelings?

• Happiness

• Surprise

• Anger

• Indifference

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does a comedy differ from a tragedy in terms of genre?

• Comedy has a sad ending, while tragedy has a happy ending.

• Comedy focuses on serious themes, while tragedy focuses on humor.

• Comedy often ends happily, while tragedy often ends sadly.

• Comedy has no characters, while tragedy has many characters.

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of the following best summarizes the theme of friendship in a drama?

• Friends are always there to laugh at you.

• True friends support each other in difficult times.

• Friendship is not important in life.

• Friends are only needed for parties.

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.7

If a character in a play is always helping others, what can you infer about their personality?

• They are selfish.

• They are kind-hearted.

• They are lazy.

• They are dishonest.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which element of drama involves the struggle between opposing forces?

• Dialogue

• Conflict

• Setting

• Theme

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CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What might be a character's motivation for lying in a drama?

• To gain trust

• To protect someone

• To tell the truth

• To be honest

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

In a play, what is the purpose of the exposition?

• To resolve the conflict

• To introduce characters and setting

• To create suspense

• To end the story

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.7