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Introduction to Drama and Its Literature

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Question 1
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What are some of your favorite movies or plays, and what makes them dramatic?

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Question 10
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Question 18
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Match the definition to the correct term used in drama.

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Monologue
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Question 24
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What is the dialogue in this excerpt?

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Question 25
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Write out one of the stage directions.

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Question 26
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Question 31
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What did you learn in today's lesson about drama?

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Question 32
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Think about: how do these elements appear in your favorite movies?

Question 2
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What is a drama?

Question 3
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What is another name for a character in a drama?

Question 4
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What is a playwright?

Question 5
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What is a script in the context of drama?

Question 6
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Match the following elements with their corresponding definitions.

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Script
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Written text of a play
Conflict
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Central struggle between two forces
Protagonist
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Main character of a drama
Question 7
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Match the type of character with corresponding definitions.

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Static Character
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Character who remains the same
Dynamic Character
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Character who undergoes significant changes
Antagonist
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Character opposing the main character
Question 8
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Connect the drama elements with their proper examples.

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Plot
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A Victorian Mansion at night
Setting
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'I can't believe you did that!' she screamed in disbelief
Dialogue
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The unfolding story in a drama
Question 9
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Match these drama terms with their definitions.

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Dialogue
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Instructions for actors and stage crew
Stage Directions
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Different sections of a play
Scenes
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Conversation between characters
The rising action does NOT build tension through conflict.
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Question 11
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The climax is the highest point of tension in the plot

Question 12
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The resolution is the beginning of the story.

Question 13
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The beginning of the story introduces characters and key background information. Is also referred to as the exposition.

Question 14
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What does the term 'dialogue' refer to in drama?

Question 15
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What does dialogue in a drama mainly indicate?

Question 16
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Why is dialogue significant in drama?

Question 17
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Which of the following is true about dialogue in drama?

A conversation between two or more characters
A long speech by one character
Stage Directions
Instructions in the text of a play
Dialogue
Question 19
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Identify what 'Stage Directions' mean in these examples.

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[She sighs deeply, looking worried]
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Describes a character's action or emotion
[Enter Romeo from the left]
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Shows where a character comes in
[Lights fade to black]
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Indicates a change in lighting
Question 20
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What is the main function of dialogue in a drama?

Question 21
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What is the basic difference between drama and prose?

Question 22
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What is the main purpose of narration in literature?

Question 23
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What is the general definition of a dialogue?

What is the conflict between Sarah and James?
Question 27
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What is the primary purpose of drama in literature?

Question 28
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How is drama generally presented?

Question 29
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Why are conflicts important in a drama?

Question 30
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What is typically included in a drama script?