Drama terms

Question 1

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. aside
• B. stage directions
• C. monologue
• D. soliloquy

Question 2

Which drama term matches this description? A noble or admirable protagonist whose flaw leads to their downfall.

• A. tragic hero
• B. soliloquy
• C. aside
• D. foil

Question 3

Type the drama term (in English) that matches this description. A character who contrasts with another, highlighting their qualities.

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Question 4

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. monologue
• B. aside
• C. tragic hero
• D. foil

Question 5

Which drama term matches this description? Instructions in a script about movement, setting, sound or how lines are spoken.

• A. catharsis
• B. tragic hero
• C. stage directions
• D. hamartia

Question 6

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 7

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. soliloquy
• B. stage directions
• C. monologue
• D. aside

Question 8

Which drama term matches this description? A noble or admirable protagonist whose flaw leads to their downfall.

• A. foil
• B. catharsis
• C. tragic hero
• D. soliloquy

Question 9

Type the drama term (in English) that matches this description. A character who contrasts with another, highlighting their qualities.

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Question 10

Which drama term best fits this moment from a play? While shaking the duke's hand, the servant turns to the audience and mutters, "If only he knew what I know."

• A. catharsis
• B. monologue
• C. aside
• D. hamartia

Question 11

Which drama term matches this description? A brief remark to the audience that the other characters on stage supposedly cannot hear.

• A. catharsis
• B. tragic hero
• C. aside
• D. stage directions

Question 12

Type the drama term (in English) that matches this description. A long speech by one character addressed to other characters.

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Question 13

Which drama term best fits this moment from a play? [She crosses to the window, hesitates, then draws the curtains.]

• A. tragic hero
• B. aside
• C. soliloquy
• D. stage directions

Question 14

Which drama term matches this description? The fatal flaw or error of judgement that causes a tragic hero's downfall.

• A. hamartia
• B. aside
• C. catharsis
• D. monologue

Question 15

Type the drama term (in English) that matches this description. A long speech by one character addressed to other characters.

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Question 16

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. soliloquy
• B. hamartia
• C. foil
• D. monologue