Drama Basics: Master the Building Blocks of Dramatic Performances

Question 1

Which option is NOT an essential element of drama?

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Costume

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Character

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Plot

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Theme

Question 2

In a play, the 'protagonist' is primarily responsible for:

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Driving the plot forward

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Opposing the protagonist's goals

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Providing comic relief

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Narrating the story

Question 3

Which dramatic technique is commonly used to create suspense and anticipation?

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Foreshadowing

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Flashback

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Monologue

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Aside

Question 4

What is the main purpose of the climax in a play?

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Resolve the central conflict

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Introduce the main character

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Provide background information

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End the play

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a feature of high-quality dramatic writing?

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Predictable plot

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Clear and concise language

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Compelling characterisation

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Engaging story arc

Question 6

What is the primary role of the protagonist in a drama?

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To drive the plot forward

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To provide comic relief

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To represent the author's views

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To oppose the antagonist

Question 7

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', what is the central conflict?

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The feud between the Montagues and Capulets

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The love between Romeo and Juliet

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The rivalry between Tybalt and Mercutio

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The interference of the Friar

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of stage directions in a play?

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To provide instructions for actors

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To describe the setting

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To reveal character motivations

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To foreshadow future events

Question 9

What type of drama aims primarily to evoke laughter?

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Comedy

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Tragedy

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Melodrama

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Farce

Question 10

Which of these is an example of a theatrical convention?

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The use of a fourth wall

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Breaking character

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Improvising dialogue

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Using realistic props

Question 11

What is the primary role of an audience in a live theatrical performance?

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To observe and listen

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To interact with the actors

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To provide feedback during the show

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To determine the outcome of the play

Question 12

Which of these is NOT one of the main elements of drama?

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Music

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Character

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Dialogue

Question 13

What is the term for the series of events that shape a story?

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Plot

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Setting

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Dialogue

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Theme

Question 14

Which element of drama establishes the time, place, and atmosphere of the story?

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Setting

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Theme

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Character

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Dialogue

Question 15

What is the underlying message or idea that a play or film conveys?

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Theme

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Plot

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Character

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Dialogue

Question 16

Which dialogue technique involves a character speaking directly to the audience?

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Aside

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Soliloquy

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Monotone

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Projection

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of stage directions in a play?

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To guide actors' movements and actions

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To provide insights into characters' thoughts

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To describe the setting and atmosphere

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To indicate the dialogue that should be spoken

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the unique characteristic of physical theatre?

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Combination of all the above

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Heavy reliance on movement and gesture

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Use of minimal dialogue

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Exploration of abstract concepts

Question 19

When creating a character, which aspect is most important to consider?

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Internal motivations and emotions

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Physical appearance

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Costume and props

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Stage presence

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of drama?

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Props

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Character

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Dialogue

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Setting

Question 21

Which type of plot structure follows a clear sequence of events, including rising action, climax, and resolution?

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Freytag's Pyramid

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Circular plot

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Episodic plot

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Non-linear plot

Question 22

Dialogue that reveals a character's inner thoughts and emotions is known as:

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Soliloquy

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Monologue

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Aside

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Chorus

Question 23

Which of the following is a key aspect of creating believable characters?

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Emotional depth

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Physical appearance

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Historical background

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Political views

Question 24

The central message or idea explored in a drama is known as its:

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Theme

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Motif

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Symbol

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Metaphor

Question 25

The physical space where a drama is performed is referred to as its:

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Stage

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Scene

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Auditorium

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Backstage

Question 26

Which element of drama is primarily responsible for driving the action and creating tension?

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Plot

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Character

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Setting

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Theme

Question 27

What is typically used to establish the time and place where the action of a play takes place?

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Setting description

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Stage directions

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Character actions

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Dialogue

Question 28

What is the central message or idea that a play explores and communicates?

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Theme

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Plot

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Character

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Setting

Question 29

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-developed and believable character in a play?

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Complex and multifaceted

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Flat and unchanging

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Predictable and stereotypical

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Unrealistic and unbelievable

Question 30

What is the term for the series of events that make up the story of a play?

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Plot

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Conflict

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Exposition

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Denouement

Question 31

Which of the following is a type of drama that focuses on physical expression, movement, and mime?

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Physical theatre

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Musical theatre

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Psychological drama

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Commedia dell'arte

Question 32

What is the primary responsibility of the director in a theatrical production?

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To interpret the play and guide the actors in their performances

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To design the sets and costumes

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To write the music and lyrics

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To sell tickets and market the show

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT considered a core element of drama?

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Audience

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Characters

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Setting

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Theme

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT an element of a play's setting?

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Character names

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Time period

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Location

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Customs and traditions

Question 35

Which of the following is **NOT** an essential element of drama?

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Geography

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Character

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Plot

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Dialogue

Question 36

Who is responsible for bringing the characters to life in a performance?

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Actor

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Director

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Writer

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Audience

Question 37

Which element of drama provides the background and context for the story?

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Setting

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Theme

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Plot

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Dialogue

Question 38

What is the main conflict or problem that drives the plot of a play?

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Inciting Incident

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Subplot

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Denouement

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Exposition

Question 39

Which of the following is a key element of dialogue in drama?

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Naturalistic

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Repetitive

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Verbose

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Abstracted

Question 40

What is the purpose of a theme in a play?

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To convey a universal message or idea

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To make the play more humorous

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To introduce the characters

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To provide background information

Question 41

Which of the following is a common dramatic device used to create suspense?

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Foreshadowing

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Flashback

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Soliloquy

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Aside

Question 42

What is the name of the imaginary circumstances in which a play takes place?

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World

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Scene

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Plot

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Act

Question 43

Which of the following types of characters often provides comic relief?

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Clown

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Protagonist

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Antagonist

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Foil

Question 44

What is the purpose of a stage direction in a play script?

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To provide direction for the actors' movements

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To describe the setting and atmosphere

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To advance the plot

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To introduce the characters

Question 45

How does the setting of a play affect the audience's experience?

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It establishes the physical environment and atmosphere.

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It has no impact on the play's mood or tone.

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It's only important for plays set in the past.

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It's irrelevant if the actors are skilled.

Question 46

How can internal conflicts impact a character's development and actions?

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Internal conflicts can reveal a character's flaws and vulnerabilities.

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Internal conflicts may influence a character's relationships with others.

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Internal conflicts consistently lead to positive changes in a character.

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Internal conflicts are only relevant in tragedies, not other dramatic genres.

Question 47

Which element of drama refers to the time and place where the action occurs?

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Setting

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Plot

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Theme

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Character

Question 48

What is the sequence of events in a play or drama called?

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Plot

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Dialogue

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Setting

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Character

Question 49

Which part of drama involves the words spoken by characters?

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Dialogue

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Setting

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Plot

Question 50

What is the term for the individual with unique qualities who drives the story forward in a drama?

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Character

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Plot

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Setting

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Theme

Question 51

What is the main idea or message conveyed by a play called?

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Theme

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Character

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Setting

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Plot