Script Annotation Quiz

What is the purpose of annotating a script?

• To make the script longer

• To confuse the actors and production team

• To add decorative elements to the script

• To provide additional information or instructions for the actors, directors, or production team.

Which of the following is NOT a technique for annotating a script?

• C

• B

• A

• D

What does an asterisk (*) symbol typically represent in script annotations?

• Indicating a correction or mistake

• Denoting a placeholder value

• Highlighting important information

• Footnote or reference to additional information

When annotating a script, what does it mean to 'circle' a line?

• Cross it out to indicate its importance or significance.

• Draw a circle around it to indicate its importance or significance.

• Underline it to indicate its unimportance or insignificance.

• Draw a square around it to indicate its importance or significance.

Which symbol is commonly used to indicate a character's entrance or exit in script annotations?

• X

• E

• I

• O

Which of the following is a common color used for highlighting in script annotations?

• yellow

• green

• blue

• red

Which symbol is commonly used to indicate a character's gesture or action in script annotations?

• Exclamation mark

• Ampersand

• Parenthetical

• Hashtag

What does it mean to 'cross out' a line in script annotations?

• To highlight it for emphasis

• To indicate that it should be rewritten

• To indicate that it should be spoken louder

• To indicate that it should be deleted or removed

What does a 'slash' (/) typically represent in script annotations?

• Indicating a pause or break in dialogue

• Denoting a change in scene

• Highlighting a character's entrance

• Indicating a character's exit

What does it mean to 'underline' a line in script annotations?

• To indicate that it should be spoken softly

• To highlight it for emphasis

• To indicate that it should be deleted or removed

• To indicate that it should be rewritten