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Revision of Monologue Unit
Revision of Monologue Unit
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What does “symbolism” mean in writing?
A dialogue line
A symbol that repeats
A person or object representing a deeper meaning
A tool to confuse the audience
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Auditory imagery is a description of what can be...
Felt
Seen
Tasted
Heard
3
When using imagery, a writer should appeal to...
Only logic
Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell
Dialogue and plot
Tone only
4
How many characters are usually in a creative monologue?
Three or more
One
Four
Two
5
What does the term “emotional arc” refer to?
The range and growth of feelings
The literal movement on stage
How long it lasts
The shape of the monologue
6
"Beats" in a script are...
yell
pauses
songs
movement
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What is the most effective way to reveal character backstory?
Show bits through reflection and detail
Have another character explain
It’s not necessary
List it at the start
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Stage directions are
written in parenthesis or brackets
what the director of a play says
written at the beginning of a play
9
Which line best represents a moment of self-realisation?
It’s done. Finished.
I’m leaving. I'll never be back.
Maybe it was me all along.
He did it. I know it.
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Language that goes beyond the literal meanings of words to create imagery
Haiku
Assonance
Spanish
Figurative Language
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What is the climax of a monologue?
It’s the conclusion
The moment of greatest emotional intensity
The stage direction
The point with most background
12
Which monologue feature reveals inner thoughts?
Stage directions
Dialogue
Reflection
Symbolism
13
Why is it important to punctuate inner thoughts or dialogue correctly?
It adds humour
So the audience can identify speech correctly
It reduces stage time
It isn’t important
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What is the primary purpose of a creative monologue?
To show emotional or reflective insight
To describe a setting in detail
To introduce multiple characters
To deliver plot points only
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Which of the following sentences is an example of
imagery
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Ariel wishing to be human
Ariel’s red hair flowing as she swims through sparkling blue water
Ariel and Flounder exploring a sunken ship
Sebastian conducting the sea creatures in a concert
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When do beats happen in a script.
When a new character enters the scene.
At the scripts climax
When a scene gets super exciting
When there is a change in emotion
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Why should monologues focus on one moment or idea?
It deepens emotional and thematic focus
It shortens writing time
To confuse the reader
To limit character
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How should a monologue be set out on the page?
As a screenplay
Verse lines with rhyme
Large paragraphs with no breaks
Heading, context statement, dialogue and stage directions
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Which is the best example of a character voice?
She is very tired
I can’t keep my eyes open. Just one more breath.
She’s sleepy
She yawned
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What tense are most monologues written in?
Depends, but often past or present
Present
Past
Future
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Which of the following is an example of stage direction?
The night was dark and stormy.
I can’t believe this is happening.
“Leave me alone,” she said.
(She laughs and turns away.)
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What is meant by 'evoking setting'?
Creating action
Using imagery
Describing where the story happens
Creating a timeline
23
What is the best way to revise a monologue draft?
Add more stage directions
Add rhymes
Add a subplot
Read aloud, check voice, emotion, and clarity
24
Visual imagery is a description of what can be...
Touched
Smelled
Heard
Seen
25
Which of the following is an example of direct characterisation?
C
D
B
A
26
Which example shows metaphor?
She left the room, stomping erratically
He ran fast as a cheetah
She’s a ticking clock, counting down to disaster
It was cold like an ice cube
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Which stage direction best conveys fear?
(steps back, breath shaking)
(sits, wobbly)
(laughs, gasping for air)
(smiles softly)
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What is a monologue?
Dialogue between two people
A series of stage directions
A poem
A one-person speech
29
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
C
A
B
D
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Which of the following is an implied symbol?
A room full of people
A speech
A pillow
A clenched fist showing anger
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Which best describes a strong ending in a monologue?
It introduces a new idea
It circles back to the beginning
It repeats stage directions
It lists facts
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How can punctuation shape a character’s voice?
Changes the meaning of dialogue
Helps with clarity only
Can add rhythm, tone, hesitation or urgency
It doesn’t matter
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What is the purpose of line breaks or spacing in a monologue?
To avoid punctuation
To signal pauses and changes in pace
For aesthetics
To mimic a natural voice and pace
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Why are stage directions useful in a monologue?
They show action and mood
They replace punctuation
They confuse the actor
They make the speech longer
35
Which of the following is figurative language?
She was cold
He stood still
They left quickly
The wind whispered through the cracks
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The difference between monologue and dialogue is (2 answers)?
Monologue talks to the audience
Dialogue is when a character talks to themselves
Dialogue is when characters speak to one another
Monologue talks to one character
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What does a rising action do in a monologue?
Describes background
Names characters
Increases conflict and tension
Changes tone
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A monologue set in a war zone should...
Reflect emotional and psychological impact
Show events only
Include weapons names
Elevate tone and pace
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Why is pacing important in a monologue?
It changes the plot
It replaces punctuation
It creates rhythm, builds tension, allows emotion
It determines how many characters appear
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Which sentence best uses imagery?
The man walked away.
He was tired.
She sat down.
Her breath caught like glass in her throat.
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What is the function of the middle section of a monologue?
Builds emotional tension
Shows the setting
Ends the story
Introduces a new character
42
Which monologue structure is best?
Repetitive motifs to empahsise ideas
Beginning, development, conclusion
Random thoughts only
Longest lines first
43
A monologue should contain which three parts?
Opening, rising action, twist
Question, action, resolution
Beginning, conflict, climax
Beginning, middle, end
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Kinesthetic imagery relates to descriptions of what you can...
Taste
Smell
Touch
Hear
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Why should a monologue show, not tell?
It engages audience through sensory and emotional experience
It’s a rule of drama
It makes writing longer
It shortens the story
46
Which phrase is most reflective?
He left the room
It happened fast
I did it without thinking. Why?
Then I sat down
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Direct characterization is
when the author states the character's traits plainly
when the author shows rather than telling
when the author hints at a trait through figurative language
when the author directs the reader to other sources
48
Which sentence best shows emotional depth?
They laughed.
He ran away. Then turned around, unsure.
My chest felt like it would tear open from the ache.
She was mad, like a cow.
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When should you use stage directions?
Randomly throughout
Every second line
To indicate action, emotion, and space
At the beginning only
50
Which technique deepens the emotional arc of a monologue?
A strong turning point
Rhyming lines
Listing items
Fast pace
51
Which example best evokes setting through character voice?
I couldn’t feel my fingers; frost bit every breath.
She wore a coat.
The heater was on.
It was cold.
52
Which of these shows correct punctuation?
“She said, ‘Hello.’”
“She said hello”
She said, “hello”
She said “Hello.”
53
What is the main function of the beginning of a monologue?
Introduce a second voice
Exposition
Tell a joke
Establish character and setting
54
Which is an effective ending to a monologue?
And still, I wait. I wait for her to come home.
See ya.
(He walks off.)
“Anyway, goodbye.”
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How does imagery support theme in monologues?
It doesn't help
Makes things confusing
Replaces characters
Deepens emotional and symbolic resonance
56
Which of the following is most likely a unique character voice?
I don’t care.
I always said the world was just a glass half-spilled.
I feel sad.
Hello. How are you?
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What makes a monologue ‘creative’?
First-person storytelling and figurative language
Simple sentences
Stage directions only
Use of facts
58
Which line shows internal conflict?
(throws phone)
“I hate you!”
He walked away
Why did I do it?
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Which tool is NOT usually used in a monologue?
Third-person narration
Character voice
Reflection
Stage direction
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What is a turning point in a monologue?
A character runs
The setting changes
A prop is used
When conflict shifts or escalates
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Why is a unique character voice important in a monologue?
It adds humour only
It creates confusion
It helps distinguish character identity
It shows off vocabulary
62
Indirect characterisation can be shown through
all of the above
the character's effect on others
the character's speech or dialogue
the character's actions
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How can a writer show reflection in a monologue?
Use humour only
Include inner thoughts or questions
Show events only
Ignore the past
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Which option shows the correct beginning of a monologue?
Don’t talk to me.
I walked in the park.
I remember. The sun. It was there.
My name is... (sits) I don’t usually do this.
65
Which sentence uses correct capitalisation and punctuation?
i am sad she said
“I am sad,” she said.
I am Sad. she said
“i am Sad,” she said
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What does effective symbolism do in a monologue?
Replaces all dialogue
Creates confusion
Represents deeper meaning
Adds length
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Which example shows tension through setting?
He waited behind the locked door, heartbeat pounding.
The light was on. The fire blared.
The room was blue, cold and sterile.
The sun was warm and soft.
