Characterization in Theatre Quiz

What is the main objective of an actor in theatre?

• To make others believe they are someone else

• To entertain the audience

• To win awards

• To memorize lines

What is the difference between stock characters and stereotypical characters?

• A stock character is a familiar type of character whose tag, or label, identifies a particular group or segment of society, whereas a stereotypical character is a familiar character who is the same type of character in every play.

• A stereotypical character is a familiar type of character whose tag, or label, identifies a particular group or segment of society, whereas a stock character is a familiar character who is the same type of character in every play.

• Stock characters are based on real people while stereotypical characters are original

• Stock characters are original while stereotypical characters are based on real people

What is a stock character in theatre?

• A character that changes in every play

• A character that is the same type in every play

• A character that only appears in comedies

• A character that is always the main protagonist

What is a stereotypical character?

• A character that is unique and original

• A character that is always the hero

• A character that is part of a group and has oversimplified behavior

• A character that is always the villain

What is the purpose of avoiding negative stereotypes when creating characters?

• To make the characters more mysterious

• To avoid discrimination and prejudice

• To avoid feeling as though a character is not relateable

• To make the characters more relatable

What is the main focus when creating original characters?

• Imagination

• Emotional memory

• All of the above

• Physical appearance

What is the purpose of the activity where students physically and vocally create imaginary characters?

• To enhance their ability to accurately pretend how to be another person for the purpose of entertainment.

• To develop skill portraying the physical attributes of characters

• To entertain the audience

• To memorize lines

What is the purpose of improvising the meeting of two characters from the list?

• It can help the two characters build a relationship.

• To entertain the audience by providing humor and levity.

• To develop skill portraying the physical attributes of characters

• It stretches the imagination, sparks spontaneity, and enhances the depth of understanding a character type.