Drama Questions

When analyzing a play, what should you consider?

• The author's background

• The historical context of the play

• The characters, plot, and themes

• All of the above

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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 a script?

• A written form of a story

• A written form of a play

• A written form of a poem

• A written form of a song

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.7

What are the two main parts of a script?

• Plot and Setting

• Characters and Dialogue

• Theme and Tone

• Stage Directions and Narration

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

What are stage directions?

• The words spoken by the characters

• The instructions for the actors and stage crew

• The setting of the play

• The theme of the play

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is a monologue?

• A conversation between two characters

• A long speech by a single character

• A short, witty remark

• A silent pause

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.7

What is a dialogue?

• A long speech by a single character

• A conversation between two or more characters

• The setting of a play

• The theme of a play

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.7

What is a tragedy?

• A play that is funny and lighthearted

• A play that is serious and often sad

• A play that combines serious and funny elements

• A play that is based on a true story

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is a farce?

• A serious play with a tragic ending

• A humorous play with exaggerated characters and situations

• A play that combines music and dance

• A play that is based on a historical event

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is a protagonist?

• The main character of a story

• A character who opposes the main character

• A minor character who provides comic relief

• A character who remains unchanged throughout the story

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is an antagonist?

• The main character of a story

• A character who opposes the main character

• A minor character who provides comic relief

• A character who remains unchanged throughout the story

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3