10 Questions
In drama, what are stage directions?
Comments on how and where the actors move and speak
What distinguishes a tragedy from other types of drama?
Catastrophe and suffering await many characters, especially the hero
Which type of drama offers a darker vision of human nature through ridicule?
Satiric work
What is a key characteristic of farce in drama?
Situations are too ridiculous to be true
What does a comedy in drama typically involve at the end of the story?
Things working out happily
What is the responsibility of actors in a dramatized story?
Portray the emotions and personalities of the characters
Which element of drama refers to the central idea of a story?
Theme
Who is the character in a play that represents the theme and with whom the audience identifies?
Protagonist
What role do dialogs play in a play?
Take the story forward and reveal character personalities
In a drama, what forms the basis of the story and consists of how characters interact and what happens to them?
Plot
Explore the different types of drama and elements of a script such as dialogue and stage directions. Learn about comedy as a form of drama where characters experience reversals of fortune. Dive into setting the stage in your mind when reading drama.
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