Elements of Drama

Question 1

A _____________ is a struggle or clash between opposing characters or forces.

Accepted Answer

Conflict

Question 2

A comedy is a play that ___________.

Accepted Answer

ends happily

Question 3

Sets and costumes can be: (choose 2)

Accepted Answer

detailed, minimal

Question 4

A speech by a character alone onstage to himself or herself or to the audience is a(n)_______.

Accepted Answer

soliloquy

Question 5

The protagonist of most classical tragedies _________.

Accepted Answer

has a tragic flaw, is a tragic hero

Question 6

Who understands the story, reacts to the characters, and experiences the performance?

Accepted Answer

the audience

Question 7

If an actor is giving a long speech to other characters he is delivering a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

monologue

Question 8

What kind of stages did they use in Shakespeare's time?

Accepted Answer

thrust

Questions 8