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Contemporary's GED Language Arts, Reading
John M. Reier

Drama

Chapter Review Quiz

Directions:

Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. You may refer to pages 249–281 in Contemporary’s GED Language Arts, Reading if you need additional help. When you have finished the quiz, click on Submit Answers to receive feedback and results. You may also choose to e-mail your results to your instructor.

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1

The storytelling method of a play relies on an outside narrator who tells the story, comments on characters, and describes plot details.
Need a Hint?
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

Generally, long plays are divided into major sections called acts.
Need a Hint?
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

A scene is a specific episode from a play that is set in one place and occurs during a fixed time period.
Need a Hint?
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

Instead of a narrator, the play version of a story uses stage directions that help actors to interpret voice tones, facial expressions, and gestures.
Need a Hint?
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

The format of a novel is in script form consisting of dialogue and stage directions.
Need a Hint?
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

Usually the first page of a play lists the characters and includes information about each character.
Need a Hint?
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

Plays use stage directions to suggest a character’s tone of voice, feelings, facial expressions, gestures, and actions.
Need a Hint?
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

Stage directions explain the setting of a play.
Need a Hint?
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

A novel consists mostly of dialogue.
Need a Hint?
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10

A playwright uses dramatic dialogue to help the audience get to know the character and to reveal the plot.
Need a Hint?
A)TRUE
B)FALSE