Dramatic Elements Quick Check

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What is the main difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?(1 point)
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In a soliloquy, the speaker assumes they cannot be heard.
In a soliloquy, the speaker assumes they cannot be heard.

A monologue advances the plot by revealing the speaker’s secret feelings.
A monologue advances the plot by revealing the speaker’s secret feelings.

In a monologue, the speaker assumes they cannot be heard.
In a monologue, the speaker assumes they cannot be heard.

A soliloquy is spoken by a narrator.
A soliloquy is spoken by a narrator.
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Answer 1

The main difference between a monologue and a soliloquy is:

In a soliloquy, the speaker assumes they cannot be heard.

A monologue is typically directed at other characters and can be heard by them, while a soliloquy is a speech given by a character alone on stage, expressing their thoughts and feelings to the audience without the assumption that anyone else is listening.

Answer 2

Why would a playwright use a soliloquy instead of a monologue?(1 point)
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to inform the audience about how one character feels about another
to inform the audience about how one character feels about another

to develop an idea the playwright wants the audience to know about
to develop an idea the playwright wants the audience to know about

to reveal the character’s true motivation and most honest feelings
to reveal the character’s true motivation and most honest feelings

to give the audience historical context about the setting of the play

Answer 3

A playwright would use a soliloquy instead of a monologue:

to reveal the character’s true motivation and most honest feelings.

Soliloquies provide insight into a character's thoughts and emotions, allowing the audience to understand their inner struggles and motivations without the influence of other characters.

Answer 4

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What is dramatic irony?(1 point)
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a contrast between a character’s expectations and the audience’s knowledge
a contrast between a character’s expectations and the audience’s knowledge

a contrast between what is expected and what happens
a contrast between what is expected and what happens

the use of humor, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose or criticize people
the use of humor, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose or criticize people

the use of language to mock, ridicule, or criticize

Answer 5

Dramatic irony is:

a contrast between a character’s expectations and the audience’s knowledge.

This type of irony occurs when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters in the play, creating a deeper engagement with the narrative.

Answer 6

What are dramatic elements?(1 point)
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people or beings in a performance whose actions move the plot forward
people or beings in a performance whose actions move the plot forward

events or incidents that happen during a performance in a particular order
events or incidents that happen during a performance in a particular order

aspects of a performance that appeal to the audience’s senses
aspects of a performance that appeal to the audience’s senses

essential features of a performance that contribute to a play’s meaning

Answer 7

Dramatic elements are:

essential features of a performance that contribute to a play’s meaning.

These elements include aspects like character, plot, setting, conflict, and theme, which work together to shape the overall experience and message of the performance.

Answer 8

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What are the five key elements of a drama, as defined by Aristotle?(1 point)
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setting, allegory, spectacle, emotion, imagery
setting, allegory, spectacle, emotion, imagery

plot, character, setting, imagery, allegory
plot, character, setting, imagery, allegory

plot, character, tension, language, spectacle
plot, character, tension, language, spectacle

setting, tension, language, metaphor, emotion

Answer 9

The five key elements of a drama, as defined by Aristotle, are:

plot, character, setting, theme, and language.

However, in this context, the closest match to Aristotle's definition from your options would be:

plot, character, tension, language, spectacle.

Please note that "theme" is often included in discussions about Aristotle's elements, but it's not listed in your given options.