What is Drama? | Introduction to Drama for 7th Grade

Question 1

How do conventions help us understand the story in a play?

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They make the story clear and organized.

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They give actors freedom to be creative.

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They confuse the audience with new ideas.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of drama?

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To entertain and provoke thought

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To educate and inform

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To promote social change

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To preserve cultural traditions

Question 3

What are the three essential elements that every drama must have?

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Plot, characters, and setting

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Theme, conflict, and resolution

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Dialogue, stage directions, and costumes

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Actors, audience, and stage

Question 4

What is a key characteristic of the tragedy genre?

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A main character who is both noble and flawed

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A happy and hopeful conclusion

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A humorous and lighthearted tone

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Dialogue that is mostly funny

Question 5

What's the difference between 'drama' and 'theater'? How does this difference affect how plays are made and experienced?

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Drama is the written script, like a blueprint, while theater is the live performance of that script.

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Drama is just for fun, while theater is mainly for learning.

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Drama happens only on stages, but theater can be anywhere.

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Only playwrights write drama, but theater needs many artists.

Question 6

Which type of drama relies heavily on improvisation and uses minimal props?

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Devised drama

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Scripted drama

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Black box drama

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Puppetry

Question 7

What is the role of the protagonist in a play?

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To move the plot forward and create conflict

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To provide comic relief and commentary

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To represent the audience's perspective

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To resolve conflicts and provide closure

Question 8

What is the purpose of dramatic irony?

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To reveal information only to the audience

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To create humor and surprise

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To foreshadow future events

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To motivate character conflict

Question 9

What is the primary responsibility of a director in theatre?

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To interpret the play and guide performance

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To design sets and costumes

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To write the play

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To market the production

Question 10

What are the building blocks of drama?

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Plot, characters, setting, and dialogue

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Music, dance, costumes, and makeup

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Theme, message, conflict, and resolution

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Audience, stage, actors, and crew

Question 11

How does a monologue differ from a dialogue?

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A monologue is spoken by one person, while a dialogue involves two or more people

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A monologue is an extended speech, while a dialogue is a brief conversation

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A monologue is serious, while a dialogue is humorous

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A monologue takes place onstage, while a dialogue occurs offstage

Question 12

What purpose do stage directions serve in a play?

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To provide instructions for actors

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To describe the setting

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To explain the plot

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To offer background on characters

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of drama?

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It emphasizes historical accuracy

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It involves live performance by actors

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It tells a story through dialogue and action

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It can explore different perspectives

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a recognized genre of drama?

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Documentary

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Tragedy

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Comedy

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Mystery

Question 15

What is the term for the main storyline of a drama?

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Plot

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Characters

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Setting

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Theme

Question 16

Who are responsible for embodying the characters in a drama performance?

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Actors

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Directors

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Playwrights

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Audience

Question 17

What is the term for the physical and social environment in which a drama unfolds?

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Setting

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Plot

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Characters

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Theme

Question 18

What is the underlying message or idea that a drama often conveys?

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Theme

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Plot

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Setting

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Characters

Question 19

What is the most accurate definition of drama?

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A performance art form where actors represent characters in front of an audience

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A written work intended to be read aloud

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A musical composition using instruments

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A visual art form using paint or drawing

Question 20

What is the primary distinction between a tragedy and a comedy?

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Tragedies have unhappy endings, while comedies have happy endings.

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Comedies deal with heavy topics, while tragedies deal with humorous ones.

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Tragedies are performed by actors, while comedies are performed by puppets.

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There is no difference between tragedies and comedies.

Question 21

How do monologues and dialogues differ primarily?

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Monologues involve one speaker, while dialogues involve two or more.

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Monologues are lengthy speeches, while dialogues are brief.

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Monologues are significant, while dialogues are not.

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There is no distinction between monologues and dialogues.

Question 22

What is the main difference between a play and a screenplay?

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Plays are performed live, while screenplays are written for film or television.

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Screenplays are more detailed than plays.

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Plays are typically longer than screenplays.

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There is no distinction between plays and screenplays.

Question 23

Which literary form is NOT a type of drama?

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Novel

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Tragedy

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Comedy

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Epic

Question 24

The central source of tension in a drama is referred to as the:

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Antagonist

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Prologue

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Climax

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Resolution

Question 25

The character who opposes the main character in a drama is known as the:

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Antagonist

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Deuteragonist

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Foil

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Confidant

Question 26

Stage directions in a drama serve the purpose of:

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Guiding the actors' movements and actions.

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Describing the setting and atmosphere.

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Revealing the characters' thoughts and feelings.

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Providing sound effects.

Question 27

What is the best definition of **drama**?

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A written or performed work that tells a story through dialogue and action

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A type of art that uses vivid imagery and metaphors

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A style of music known for its strong beat

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A painting that uses bold shapes and bright colors

Question 28

Which element of drama is most responsible for **driving the story forward**?

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Plot

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Characters

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Setting

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Theme

Question 29

Which of the following is **not a desirable trait** for well-crafted characters in drama?

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Predictability

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Believability

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Complexity

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Motivation

Question 30

What is the **distinguishing feature** between a monologue and a dialogue?

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A monologue involves a single speaker, while a dialogue involves two or more.

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A monologue is delivered in poetic verse, while a dialogue uses conversational prose.

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A monologue is typically brief, while a dialogue is more extended.

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There is no substantial difference between a monologue and a dialogue.

Question 31

Which of the following is **not considered a stage direction**?

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The End

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Enter

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Lights up

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Curtain falls

Question 32

Which type of drama is known for its humor and satire?

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Comedy

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Tragedy

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Historical drama

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Melodrama

Question 33

What part of drama refers to the events that happen in the play?

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Plot

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Characters

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Setting

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Dialogue

Question 34

Who is responsible for creating the scenery and visual effects in a play?

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Scenic designer

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Director

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Producer

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Costume designer

Question 35

Who oversees the overall creative direction of a play?

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Director

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Producer

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Writer

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Dramaturg

Question 36

What is the name of the document that actors use to learn their lines?

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Script

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Score

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Libretto

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Cue sheet

Question 37

What is the best definition of 'drama'?

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A live performance that uses actions, dialogue, and sometimes music to tell a story.

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A written or spoken piece that uses characters and a plot to tell a story.

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A film or television show that features realistic characters and situations.

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A performance that uses dance and music to entertain an audience.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a common type of drama?

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Biography

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Tragedy

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Comedy

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Epic

Question 39

What is the term for the main character in a drama?

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Protagonist

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Antagonist

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Deuteragonist

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Tritagonist

Question 40

What is the name for the sequence of events in a drama?

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Plot

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Scene

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Act

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Episode

Question 41

What is the primary role of the audience in drama?

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To observe and respond to the performance

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To participate in the performance

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To criticize the performance

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To provide feedback to the actors

Question 42

Who is responsible for writing the script in a drama production?

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Playwright

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Director

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Actor

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Stage manager

Question 43

How do monologues and dialogues differ in drama?

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A monologue is spoken by one character, while a dialogue is spoken by two or more characters.

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A monologue is serious and a dialogue is funny.

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A monologue is short and a dialogue is long.

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There is no difference between a monologue and a dialogue.

Question 44

What is NOT a characteristic of a well-written drama script?

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A confusing plot

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Clear and concise language

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Strong and believable characters

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A satisfying resolution

Question 45

Define drama.

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A fictional story performed on stage

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A play written for television

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A poem that tells a story

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A song sung in a performance

Question 46

Select the option that's NOT an essential component of drama:

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Background Music

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Plot

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Characters

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Setting

Question 47

What's the peak of a play called?

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The moment of greatest action

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The play's introductory part

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The conflict's resolution

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The play's final scene

Question 48

Who's the central character in a play?

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The main character

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The villain

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The sidekick

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The narrator

Question 49

Which type of drama focuses on serious themes and tragic events?

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Tragedy

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Comedy

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Musical

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Farce