Anglo-American drama (PEAC 2020 Training)

What literary genre tells a story wherein characters and events in the story are brought to life through a stage performance by actors who play roles of the characters in the story and act through its events, taking the story forward?

• theme

• drama

• short story

• movie

Which of the following choices does NOT refer to a play synopsis?

• review

• gist

• overview

• outline

The following are features of a one-act play EXCEPT for ______.

• plot

• rhyme

• dialogue

• theme

Which of the choices below enables the readers to uncover the theme of the play?

• setting

• conflict

• characterization

• figurative device

Why should a performer be concerned with the theme of the play?

• It provides ideas on how to interact with other performances.

• It makes the performer realize that a play is an imitation of life.

• It allows the performer to make believable portrayal of the character.

• It makes the actor a better performer.

Which of the choices indicates the purpose of effective stage techniques? Effective stage techniques_______

• determines the resolution of the story

• increases the level of anticipation of the audience

• manifests the versatility of the actor

• unravels the meaning through plot and character

Which of the choices is true about one-act plays? A one-act play is____________

• used as a ground work for a full-length play.

• as complex as a full-length play.

• typified by varied settings .

• complete by itself.

Which of the following is NOT true about Shakespeare and his writings?

• He created new words.

• His plays reflect many realities of his time.

• Most of his writings are written in Old English.

• Understanding his language is important in comprehending his writings.

In writing a synopsis for a one-act play which will be staged during One World Organization’s annual celebration, you should NOT_________.

• describe the salient scenes that lead to the highest point of the story

• focus on the development of the plot of the play

• describe setting and characters of the play

• outline each scene of the play

An instructor in the theatre field who oversees and orchestrates the mounting of a theatre production (a play, opera, musical, or devised piece of work) by unifying various endeavours and aspects of production is _____________ .

• playwright

• stage manager

• stage director

• scenic designer