Study Guide
Dramatic Elements and “The Prince and the Pauper”
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HOW SHOULD I STUDY?
1. Reread the text online (or check out a book from the classroom TODAY) and take notes
2. Study your drama/vocabulary flashcards
3. Complete this study guide
4. Practice the short answer questions MULTIPLE TIMES. Have a parent check spelling,
grammar, and punctuation
5. Rewatch the Lion King Education Series on YouTube and take notes
Section 1: Drama Elements
I can recall the definitions of the different dramatic elements and how they contribute to a
dramatic text.
Write down the definitions for each drama
element in your own words
PROPS-
SCENE-
ACT-
The purpose of scenery in a play or musical is
to
a. Give actors something to hold in their
hands
b. Make the back of the stage look
professional
c. Make sure the actors are dressed
properly
d. Allow the stage to match the setting in
the script
I can recognize dramatic elements within a dramatic text.
ACT I
SCENE I
A calm day in April. A man and a woman are
talking a walk down the street.
The words ACT I inform readers that
a. The is a play and not a musical
b. We are in the ending part of the play
c. We are in the beginning part of the
play
d. The play is divided into two acts
Setting: A beautiful dining room with a long
table and many chairs. People are laughing
and eating every type of food imaginable.
Waiters are pouring drinks and serving
people from gold trays.
What can you infer about the people
mentioned in the above stage directions?
a. They are living the life of a pauper
b. They are most likely wealthy or rich
c. They have eaten everything except for
dessert
d. There are 12 people at the table
Section 2: The Prince and the Pauper
I can recall the definitions of the different vocabulary words.
The word sane means
a. crazy
b. intelligent
c. beautiful
d. normal
If a person has no recollection of something,
this means
a. They have a good memory
b. They don’t remember what happened
c. They are not thinking clearly
d. They are acting normally
I can recall important characters and events from “The Prince and the Pauper.”
John Canty can best be described as
a. Aggressive and violent
b. Rude and quiet
c. Abusive and happy
d. Foolish and rich
Why did Miles and Prince Edward end up in
jail?
a. Prince Edward stole a pig
b. Miles stole the great seal
c. Sir Hugh accused Miles of being an
imposter
d. Miles did not pay for his room at the
Inn
I can explain the changes in a character’s traits throughout “The Prince and the Pauper.”
What did Prince Edward learn from living
the life of a Pauper?
-Provide at least TWO pieces of EVIDENCE
to support your answer.
-Use the blank square to the right to provide
your answer.
I can understand and explain the theme and deeper lessons of “The Prince and the
Pauper.”
What does the play “The Prince and the
Pauper” claim about outward appearances?
a. Appearances don’t matter
b. Many people treat others differently
based on how they look
c. If you are dressed in dirty clothes you
must be poor
d. Dressing in expensive clothes makes
you eligible to be a king
What was one thing Prince Edward realized
after his experience as a Pauper?
a. Poor people don’t deserve a lot of
things in life
b. Rich people don’t deserve what they
have
c. He was a selfish and cruel person and
he needed to change
d. All people in the kingdom should be
treated with kindness and mercy
I can recognize different dramatic elements within “The Prince and the Pauper” and how
they help inform and educate the audience.
SCENE SEVEN
Village jail. Bare stage, with barred window
on one wall.
SCENE TWO
Time: Later that night
Setting: A street in London near Offal Court
What type of stage direction appears above?
e. Character action
f. Setting
g. Time
h. Props
What can you infer based on the stage
directions that appear above?
a. Offal court is an awful place
b. Time has passed since Scene One
c. The prince is tired and cold
d. This scene will focus on the poorer
area of the kingdom
e. Both b and d
Section 3: Lion King Education Series
I can recall and understand the different elements used to make “The Lion King” the
musical so successful.
What material were many of the different
masks and puppets made out of?
a. Paper mache
b. Carbon graphite
c. Rubber
d. Aluminum
How did the actor who played Scar move his
mask successfully during the show?
a. Using a special mechanical device in
his hand
b. Using a special mechanical device on
his foot
c. Someone operated the mask
backstage
d. His mask did not move successfully
I can explain how different elements of the musical (mentioned in the video series)
represent the theme of “The Lion King” the musical.
Choose TWO elements mentioned in “The
Lion King” the musical video series.
Explain how these two elements help
contribute to the theme of the musical (the
circle of life) and the African savannah.
-Write your response to this question in the
blank square on the right.
-Possible Choices:
Costumes
Dance
Scenery/Lights
Music
Puppets/Masks
Character Actions