Drama Lesson

A playwright

• is the author of a play.

• is the actually script.

• is the word spoken by characters.

• is the time and location of the scene.

A major division of a play.

• A drama

• An act

• A scene

• The setting

A subdivision of an act with a fixed setting and continuous time frame.

• An act

• A drama

• A scene

• A soliloquy

Stage directions

• tell actors where to find their scripts.

• tell actors how much time is left in a scene.

• tell actors what to reveal to their audience.

• tell actors what to do.

Which pair of words have similar definitions?

• drama, playwright

• setting, act

• dialogue, soliloquy

• act, drama

The elements of a drama interact to create

• a play.

• meaning.

• a drama.

• a setting.

True/False?
The setting shapes the characters and plot, forcing the characters to deal with challenges they would not normally face.

• true

• false

Types of dramas:

• plays, films and television shows

• movies, plays, and reality tv

• novels, plays, notebooks

• fables, short stories, poetry

What is the primary purpose of a soliloquy in a drama?

• To advance the plot through dialogue between characters.

• To provide background information to the audience.

• To reveal a character's inner thoughts and feelings.

• To describe the setting of the scene.

Which of the following best describes a 'monologue'?

• A conversation between two characters.

• A long speech by one character.

• A short dialogue between multiple characters.

• A silent action performed by a character.