Drama vocab review

Where is a drama typically performed?

• In a theater.

• In a classroom.

• In a park.

• In a studio.

What is dialogue?

• The conversation between characters in a play.

• A type of literary device used to convey themes.

• A narrative technique used in storytelling.

• A form of written communication between authors.

What is a monologue?

• A long speech by one character in a play.

• A conversation between two characters.

• A brief statement made by a character.

• A type of poem recited by a single speaker.

What is a theme in drama?

• A character's development throughout the play.

• The central idea or message that the play conveys.

• The setting where the play takes place.

• The sequence of events in the plot.

What is improvisation in drama?

• The act of creating dialogue and action spontaneously without a script.

• A method of rehearsing a play with a script.

• A technique used to memorize lines before a performance.

• A style of acting that requires extensive preparation.

What is a stage direction?

• Instructions in the script that tell actors how to move or behave on stage.

• A type of lighting used in theater performances.

• A musical score that accompanies a play.

• A costume design for the characters in a play.

What is the climax of a story?

• The point in the story where the reader wants to find out more, and it is full of suspense.

• The beginning of the story where characters are introduced.

• The resolution of the story where conflicts are resolved.

• The setting of the story that describes the time and place.

What is a plot?

• The sequence of events that make up a story in a drama.

• A character's emotional journey throughout the story.

• The underlying message or theme of the story.

• The setting and time period in which the story takes place.

What is a character in a drama?

• A person or figure represented in a drama.

• A type of stage direction.

• A specific genre of theatrical performance.

• An audience member watching the play.

What does it mean to dramatize a story?

• To present a story in a dramatic form, often with actors and dialogue.

• To summarize the story in a few sentences.

• To write a story in a poetic format.

• To illustrate the story with pictures.