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Elements of Drama (pretest)

1. A form of literature meant to be performed on stage in front of actors
A. Episode
B. Drama
C. Poem
D. Short story
2. The sections that a drama is divided into
A. Roles
B. Scenes
C. Divisions
D. Parts
3. The people that perform the play
A. Props
B. Dialogue
C. Actors
D. Scene
4. Conversation between two or more characters
A. Cast of Characters
B. Stage Direction
C. Drama
D. Dialogue
5. The writer of a play
A. Playwright
B. Poet
C. Author
D. Editor
6. The person who speaks to the audience when a drama is performed
A. Stage manager
B. Narrator
C. Playwright
D. Main character
7. Things or items that the characters or actors may need to use as they perform their
part
A. Roles
B. Lines
C. Scenes
D. Props
8. When and where the story takes place
A. Setting
B. Conflict
C. Exposition
D. Resolution
9. A list of characters presented at the beginning of the play
A. Actors
B. Drama
C. Cast of Characters
D. Roles
10. What do dramas and stories have in common?
A. The plot is set into motion by a conflict
B. They both contain characters
C. They both contain elements of plot such as exposition, rising action,
conflict, falling action, and resolution
D. All of the above