Drama Introduction

Why are stage directions part of a script? Pick ALL the correct answers.

• to let the reader imagine what should happen on stage

• to communicate what would be acted, not spoken

• to tell actors and directors how the playwright wants this part to be acted out

• to let the audience of a play know what is happening in case they can't see the stage.

How are stage directions usually written?

• In bold

• In italics

• underlined

• IN ALL CAPS

What usually changes with each scene of a play?

• The setting

• The author

• The main character

• The actors

Which describes a monologue?

• One character gives a long speech

• Three characters are in an argument

• One character is silent

• The narrator talks to the audience

What are two types of drama?

• Fiction and Nonfiction

• Tragedy and Comedy

• Tragedy and Staging

• Comedy and Fiction

Match the following types of drama

• Drama

• a form of drama that is humorous and has happy endings.

• Comedy

• a form of drama in which events lead to the downfall of the protagonist.

• Tragedy

• describes plays that address a serious subject.

Anytime a playwright or screenwriter uses dialogue, performance, and acting to share a story, it is considered a ​ (a)   .

• drama

• film

• script

• play

Which describes dialogue?

• two or more characters are having a conversation

• One character shares their feelings directly with the audience

• One character gives a long speech to the other characters

• The audience members interact with the characters on stage

What does the director do?

• Interpret the script with the actors to coordinate the action on stage

• Write the script for the play

• Act in the main character role

• Watch the play as an audience member

What is it called when one character says something, but not everyone on stage can hear it?

• Aside

• Monologue

• Inquiry

• Outside