Drama terms
11th grade (Year 12 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.5 · England: GCSE English Literature (Shakespeare and modern drama), A-level English Literature
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Question 1
Which drama term matches this description? The fatal flaw or error of judgement that causes a tragic hero's downfall.
- A. aside
- B. soliloquy
- C. hamartia
- D. monologue
Question 2
Type the drama term (in English) that matches this description. A character who contrasts with another, highlighting their qualities.
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Question 3
Which drama term best fits this moment from a play? [She crosses to the window, hesitates, then draws the curtains.]
- A. monologue
- B. aside
- C. catharsis
- D. stage directions
Question 4
Which drama term matches this description? A noble or admirable protagonist whose flaw leads to their downfall.
- A. stage directions
- B. aside
- C. soliloquy
- D. tragic hero
Question 5
Type the drama term (in English) that matches this description. A brief remark to the audience that the other characters on stage supposedly cannot hear.
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Question 6
Which drama term best fits this moment from a play? The cautious, patient brother makes the hero's reckless temper stand out even more.
- A. hamartia
- B. tragic hero
- C. monologue
- D. foil
Question 7
Which drama term matches this description? A speech in which a character, alone on stage, speaks their thoughts aloud.
- A. catharsis
- B. monologue
- C. stage directions
- D. soliloquy
Question 8
Type the drama term (in English) that matches this description. A brief remark to the audience that the other characters on stage supposedly cannot hear.
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Question 9
Which drama term best fits this moment from a play? Alone on the empty stage, the prince wonders aloud whether to seek revenge or forgive.
- A. catharsis
- B. stage directions
- C. soliloquy
- D. aside
Question 10
Which drama term matches this description? A noble or admirable protagonist whose flaw leads to their downfall.
- A. foil
- B. stage directions
- C. tragic hero
- D. catharsis
Question 11
Type the drama term (in English) that matches this description. Instructions in a script about movement, setting, sound or how lines are spoken.
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Question 12
Which drama term best fits this moment from a play? [She crosses to the window, hesitates, then draws the curtains.]
- A. foil
- B. hamartia
- C. monologue
- D. stage directions
Question 13
Which drama term matches this description? A character who contrasts with another, highlighting their qualities.
- A. soliloquy
- B. stage directions
- C. hamartia
- D. foil
Question 14
Type the drama term (in English) that matches this description. A noble or admirable protagonist whose flaw leads to their downfall.
Answer
Question 15
Which drama term best fits this moment from a play? The general addresses his gathered troops for several minutes, explaining why they must hold the bridge.
- A. catharsis
- B. monologue
- C. soliloquy
- D. tragic hero
Question 16
Which drama term matches this description? The fatal flaw or error of judgement that causes a tragic hero's downfall.
- A. hamartia
- B. catharsis
- C. foil
- D. stage directions
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