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Dramatic Structure and Plot Development

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

  1. Protagonist

  2. Antagonist

  3. Deuteragonist

  4. Tritagonist


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist is the main character in a drama, who is typically the one who drives the story forward.

What is the term for the character who opposes the protagonist?

  1. Protagonist

  2. Antagonist

  3. Deuteragonist

  4. Tritagonist


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The antagonist is the character who opposes the protagonist, and is typically the one who creates conflict in the story.

What is the term for the character who is second in importance to the protagonist?

  1. Protagonist

  2. Antagonist

  3. Deuteragonist

  4. Tritagonist


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The deuteragonist is the character who is second in importance to the protagonist, and is typically the one who provides support or assistance to the protagonist.

What is the term for the character who is third in importance to the protagonist?

  1. Protagonist

  2. Antagonist

  3. Deuteragonist

  4. Tritagonist


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tritagonist is the character who is third in importance to the protagonist, and is typically the one who provides comic relief or support to the protagonist.

What is the term for the part of the drama that introduces the characters and setting?

  1. Exposition

  2. Rising Action

  3. Climax

  4. Falling Action


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exposition is the part of the drama that introduces the characters and setting, and provides background information necessary for the story.

What is the term for the part of the drama that builds tension and conflict?

  1. Exposition

  2. Rising Action

  3. Climax

  4. Falling Action


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The rising action is the part of the drama that builds tension and conflict, and leads up to the climax.

What is the term for the highest point of tension and conflict in the drama?

  1. Exposition

  2. Rising Action

  3. Climax

  4. Falling Action


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The climax is the highest point of tension and conflict in the drama, and is typically the point at which the protagonist and antagonist face off.

What is the term for the part of the drama that follows the climax and resolves the conflict?

  1. Exposition

  2. Rising Action

  3. Climax

  4. Falling Action


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The falling action is the part of the drama that follows the climax and resolves the conflict, and typically leads to the resolution of the story.

What is the term for the part of the drama that provides a final resolution to the story?

  1. Exposition

  2. Rising Action

  3. Climax

  4. Resolution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The resolution is the part of the drama that provides a final resolution to the story, and typically leaves the audience with a sense of closure.

What is the term for the overall structure of a drama?

  1. Plot

  2. Theme

  3. Setting

  4. Character


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The plot is the overall structure of a drama, and includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

What is the term for the central message or idea of a drama?

  1. Plot

  2. Theme

  3. Setting

  4. Character


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The theme is the central message or idea of a drama, and is typically expressed through the actions and interactions of the characters.

What is the term for the time and place in which a drama takes place?

  1. Plot

  2. Theme

  3. Setting

  4. Character


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The setting is the time and place in which a drama takes place, and is typically used to create atmosphere and mood.

What is the term for the people who appear in a drama?

  1. Plot

  2. Theme

  3. Setting

  4. Character


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The characters are the people who appear in a drama, and are typically used to convey the theme and plot of the story.

What is the term for the way in which a drama is presented to an audience?

  1. Plot

  2. Theme

  3. Setting

  4. Genre


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The genre is the way in which a drama is presented to an audience, and can include comedy, tragedy, melodrama, or farce.

What is the term for the overall effect that a drama has on an audience?

  1. Plot

  2. Theme

  3. Setting

  4. Tone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tone is the overall effect that a drama has on an audience, and can include serious, lighthearted, or satirical.

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