Drama

Question 1

what are the 3 contemporary essential elements

Answer 1

1. literary
2. technical
3. performance

Question 2

what are the 4 technical elements

Answer 2

1. scenery
2. props
3. sound
4. makeup

Question 3

theatrical equipment such as backdrops and platforms.

Answer 3

scenery

Question 4

these are the objets or articles that vary from scene to scene.

Answer 4

props

Question 5

it refers to both music and effects used in the production of play

“musical score” (natural sound)

“sound effects” (pre-recorded)

Answer 5

sound

Question 6

the use of costumes, body paints, wigs and other similar body accessories

Answer 6

makeup

Question 7

what are the 3 performance elements

Answer 7

1. acting
2. speaking
3. non verbal expressions

Question 8

refers to the manner an actor brings a character to life through his words / actions

Answer 8

acting

Question 9

it pertains to the actors speaking skills such as vocal expression, enunciation and projection

Answer 9

speaking

Question 10

gesture, facial expressions and body movements of the actors during the play / drama.

Answer 10

non verbal expression

Question 11

2 types of drama according to theme

Answer 11

1. tragedy
2. comedy

Question 12

• a play that is more serious and deal with darker themes
• usually marked as sad and depressing endings.

Answer 12

tragedy

Question 13

2 types of tragedy

Answer 13

1. melodrama
2. tragicomedy

Question 14

a play that is meant to be numerous with a happy and vivacious ending

Answer 14

comedy

Question 15

4 types of comedy

Answer 15

1. satire
2. burlesque
3. farce
4. comedy of manners

Question 16

exaggerates sensational and romantic topics to play with the readers feelings.

Answer 16

melodrama

Question 17

it encloses both tragedy and comedy.

Answer 17

tragicomedy

Question 18

a comedy play that takes a comic look at people and current events while at the same time atemping to make a political or social statement like pointing out corruption.
(political)

Answer 18

satire

Question 19

a comedy play that tries to make people laugh by capturing the spirit of serious works, or by ridiculous treatment of their subject. (historical)

Answer 19

burlesque

Question 20

generally a nonsensical, overacted comedy play that often uses slapstick humor

Answer 20

farce

Question 21

a comedy play that satirizes the manners and pretentiousness.

Answer 21

comedy of manners

Question 22

3 types of drama under according to length

Answer 22

1. full - length
2. one - act
3. ten - minute

Question 23

70 to 80 mins. Max: 2hrs.

Also called “Evening length”

Answer 23

full - length

Question 24

10 - 45 mins.

Answer 24

one - act

Question 25

10 mins. only

Answer 25

ten - minute

Question 26

7 types of drama under according to **modality**

Answer 26

1. closet drama 2. monodrama 3. street play 4. puppet play 5. dance drama 6. shadow play 7. musical play

Question 27

a play that is not meant to he pertomed on stage but maybe just enjoyed by the readers, of perhaps a small group

Answer 27

closet drama

Question 28

a theatrical piece played by a single actress and usually plays a single character

Answer 28

monodrama

Question 29

also known as "street theater" It is a performance in outdoor public spaces without a specific paying audience

Answer 29

street play

Question 30

uses puppets of many types incuding gloves, or hand puppets, rod puppets or the marionette on strings.

Answer 30

puppet play

Question 31

also known as "dance play". It is a drama conveyed by dance movements and sometimes accompanied by a dialogue.

Answer 31

dance drama

Question 32

a play that uses shadows

Answer 32

shadow play

Question 33

a play that uses songs, dances and music

Answer 33

musical play

Question 34

types of drama under according to **medium**

Answer 34

1. stage play 2. screen play 3. teleplay 4. radio play

Question 35

a play performed on a stage

Answer 35

stage play

Question 36

a play meant to be made in a movie

Answer 36

screen play

Question 37

a play meant to be made for television

Answer 37

teleplay

Question 38

a play meant to be made for radio broadcasting

Answer 38

radio play