Introduction to Drama

Which constitutes a dramatic irony?

• a sentence said to mean the opposite

• information known by the audience but not by a character

• a situation opposite to what's expected

• a sarcastic comment on someone's actions

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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

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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

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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

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Who are the actors in a drama?

• The production crew

• The audience

• The director

• Those who perform the characters on stage

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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

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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

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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

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What does a drama script contain?

• Stage directions and monologues

• Stage directions and dialogues

• Stage directions and poetry

• Stage directions and prose

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Who writes and crafts the dramatic text?

• Producer

• Playwright

• Actor

• Director

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