Question

read the sentences below, filling in the blanks with items from this list. each item will be used once.
monologue
stage directions
setting
theme
characters
performed
dialogue
symbolism
plot
satire

drama is a form of literature designed to be
__________ by actors through dialogue and action.

the sequence of events that make up a story is referred to as the __________.

the individuals who take part in the action of a drama are called __________.

the __________ of a play includes the time and place in which the events occur.

the central idea or message of a dramatic work is called the __________.

words spoken by characters to reveal traits and advance the story are known as __________.

instructions in the script that guide actors’ movements and expressions are called __________.

a lengthy speech by a single character revealing their thoughts or emotions is called a __________.

a literary technique used to criticize or mock societal norms through humor and irony is __________.

the use of symbols to represent ideas or concepts is referred to as __________.

Explanation:

Each blank is filled with the correct literary/dramatic term from the provided list, matching the definition given in each sentence:

1. Drama is intended to be presented by actors, so the term is "performed".
2. The sequence of story events is the standard definition of "plot".
3. The people involved in a drama's action are "characters".
4. Time and place of a play's events define the "setting".
5. The central message of a dramatic work is its "theme".
6. Spoken words between characters to advance the story are "dialogue".
7. Script instructions for actors are "stage directions".
8. A long single-character speech revealing thoughts is a "monologue".
9. Humorous/ironic critique of society is "satire".
10. Using symbols to represent ideas is "symbolism".

Answer:

1. performed
2. plot
3. characters
4. setting
5. theme
6. dialogue
7. stage directions
8. monologue
9. satire
10. symbolism