Elements of Drama
Christmas Facts
Commedia Dell'Arte
Greek/Shakespeare
Miscellaneous
100

The central message the author wants to convey to the audience

Theme 

100

This popular drink is only around during Christmas 

Egg Nog 

100

Character that is based on common stereotypes of the time

Stock Character 

100

Juliet’s cousin on her mother’s side

Tybalt 

100

Which class period is Ms. Ellis's favorite? 

8th Period 

200

The turning point in the plot when the conflict is at its highest

Climax 

200

Which reindeer's name starts with a "B"

Blitzen 

200

Thinks he is the smartest man alive, but is an idiot

Il Dottore 

200

Who wrote Romeo and Juliet? 

William Shakespeare 

200

This Tony award winning musical included a lot of rapping 

Hamilton 

300

The directions telling characters how to speak or act; also about sound, lighting and props

Stage Directions 

300

In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas", this is given on the 10th day 

Ten lords-a-leaping 

300

Black mask that looks like a cat

Arlecchino 

300

Falls in love with Romeo

Juliet 

300

The ensemble of people performed in unison

Greek Chorus 

400

A brief comment made to the audience that is not heard by the other characters

Aside

400

This soda company was the first to use Santa Clause in an advertisement 

Coca-Cola 

400

When did Commedia Dell’Arte originate?

Italian Renaissance 

400

Were women allowed to be actors? 

No 

400

In "Shrek the Musical" which character has a nose that will grow when he lies. 

Pinocchio 

500

The lines spoken by the characters

Dialogue 

500

The Grinch stole all of the presents from this town

Whoville 

500

How often did actors change characters?

Never
500

Name of the open air theatre where Greek performances were performed 

Greek Amphitheatre 

500

WHAT IS THE ACT OF COMPOSING, UTTERING, EXECUTING, OR ARRANGING ANYTHING WITHOUT PREVIOUS PREPARATION?

Improv