Skills Lesson: Tragedy, Drama, and Shakespeare

What is the relationship between drama and plays?

Drama is the plot of a play.
Drama only occurs in a poem.
Drama and plays have no relationship.
Drama is the genre of literature to which plays belong.

What is the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?

A soliloquy is spoken while alone on stage.
A monologue is spoken in anger.
A soliloquy is a conversation between two characters.
A monologue is a conversation between a character and himself or herself.

What is the relationship between iambic pentameter and blank verse?

Iambic pentameter is a form of blank verse.
Blank verse is a form of verse that uses iambic pentameter.

Both blank verse and iambic pentameter are types of prose.
Blank verse is a type of verse, while iambic pentameter is a type of prose.

Artemis writes a letter to warn Caesar about the plot against his life.

Which structure would Shakespeare use for this scenario?

rhymed iambic pentameter
blank verse
prose
stage directions

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is classified as a __________.

poem
play
novel
short story

Which structure does Shakespeare use in writing his plays?

blank verse only
blank verse and prose only
rhymed iambic pentameter and prose only
rhymed iambic pentameter, blank verse, and prose

A queen
Her court
Her servants
Her villagers
Choose the element of drama that correctly classifies the list above.
plot
diction
song
character

The play examines the effect regret has on human relationship as the humility that is required to repair damages done.

Choose the element of drama that classifies this scenario best.

diction
song
thought
character

What is the difference between monologue and dialogue?

A monologue is a conversation between at least two people; a dialogue is a long speech given by a single individual.
A monologue is a speech given by a single individual; a dialogue is a conversation between at least two people.
A monologue is a conversation between three characters; a dialogue is information shared only with the audience, not other characters.
A monologue is a conversation between three characters; a dialogue is the innermost thoughts of the character shared in a speech given by a single individual.

Based on what you've learned about Aristotle's ideas, why is plot considered the most critical element of drama?

Plot is defined by emotion.
Plot is defined by the action.
Plot is another name for the spectacle.
Plot includes the thought and diction.

According to Aristotle, which device is not an element of drama?

How do asides work in conjunction with dramatic irony?

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.

A courageous knight rescues a fair maiden from the evil clutches of a wicked witch. On their return journey to his kingdom, they encounter and triumph over countless dragons and obstacles.

Choose the element of drama that correctly classifies the scenario above.

plot
song
spectacle
diction