TA MP1 Vocab Quiz 2

Choose the correct definition.

Blocking

• An actor’s movements onstage

• A role played by an actor on stage

• Stage direction to come onstage during a performance

• The area of the stage that is farthest from the audience

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Entrance

• Stage direction to leave the stage

• An actor’s movements onstage

• Stage direction to come onstage during a performance

• A written version of a play, scene, or monologue

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Comedy

• A long speech made by one actor

• A play that considers serious issues and suggests solutions

• The performance of dramatic literature; drama

• A play with happy ending and humorous treatment of characters and situations

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Drama

• A play with happy ending and humorous treatment of characters and situations

• A play that considers serious issues and suggests solutions

• A written version of a play, scene, or monologue

• The place that is the setting for dramatic performances

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Exit

• Stage direction to come onstage during a performance

• Stage direction to leave the stage

• An actor’s movement from one area of the stage to another while in character

• Controlling the volume and clearness of the voice so that it can be heard by the audience

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Open

• Stage direction to come onstage during a performance

• The area of the stage that is farthest from the audience

• The offstage area to the right and to the left of the acting area

• To turn toward the audience

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Monologue

• An actor’s movements onstage

• A play with happy ending and humorous treatment of characters and situations

• A long speech made by one actor

• A written version of a play, scene, or monologue

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Projection

• Controlling the volume and clearness of the voice so that it can be heard by the audience

• An actor’s movement from one area of the stage to another while in character

• A written version of a play, scene, or monologue

• The performance of dramatic literature; drama

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Scoring

• The performance of dramatic literature; drama

• The written version of a play, scene, or monologue.

• Marking up a script to make specific acting choices based on the character’s thoughts and feelings

• A role played by an actor on stage

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Theater

• The area behind the set or backdrop that is not seen by the audience

• The place that is the setting for dramatic performances

• The area of the stage that is closest to the audience

• The offstage area to the right and to the left of the acting area