Dramatic Elements

What are props in a theatrical performance?

• Objects used on stage by actors to enhance the storytelling.

• Costumes worn by actors during the performance.

• The script that actors follow during the play.

• The lighting and sound effects used in the production.

What are nonverbal instructions in a play called?

• Stage directions

• Acting cues

• Performance notes

• Script annotations

What is the term for the opposing force in a drama?

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Narrator

• Supporting Character

What is the climax in a dramatic structure?

• The resolution of the story's conflict.

• The turning point or most intense moment in a drama.

• The introduction of the main characters.

• The setting where the story takes place.

What is the purpose of stage directions in a script?

• To provide guidance on movement, positioning, and actions of characters.

• To describe the setting and background of the play.

• To outline the dialogue and monologues of the characters.

• To indicate the emotional state of the characters.

What is the difference between an act and a scene in a drama?

• An act is a smaller division of a play, while a scene is a larger section within an act.

• An act is a larger division of a play, while a scene is a smaller section within an act.

• An act and a scene are the same thing in a drama.

• An act is a type of character, while a scene is a type of dialogue.

What is a monologue in drama?

• A long speech by a single character in a play.

• A conversation between two characters.

• A brief dialogue exchanged in a scene.

• A narrative told by the playwright.

What do we call the written text of a play?

• Script

• Score

• Manuscript

• Dialogue

What is a major division or unit in a drama called?

• A scene

• An act

• A chapter

• A verse

What is the term used to describe the words a character says?

• Dialogue

• Monologue

• Narration

• Soliloquy