Arts - Grade 9 Quiz

The first performer in a tragedy play who was later considered the Father of tragedy was

• Plautus

• Dionysus

• Magnus

• Thespis

Which of the following is a common English term for a performer?

• Shakespearian

• Thespian

• Playwright

• Actor

Satyr was often performed after three tragedies. What could be the reason for this?

• It is always requested by the many audiences during the period.

• Satyr is the most important genre.

• It contains the name of the playwright.

• It provides a breather from the preceding unhappy endings.

Who is the most famous playwright during Renaissance period?

• William Shakespeare

• Allan de la Halle

• Pierre Corneille

• Titus Maccius Plautus

It is the most admired type of play in Ancient Greece.

• Drama

• Tragedy

• Satyr

• Comedy

What did Aristotle define as 'a part or aspect of something, a component or a constituent of a whole'?

• Adornment

• Important part

• Principle

• Element

What is the term used to refer to the action or basic storyline of a play?

• Plot

• Theme

• Spectacle

• Character

In the context of theater elements, what do characters, costumes, and props collectively represent?

• Characters

• Plot

• Costumes

• Elements

Which element of theater refers to the visual aspects of a play such as sets, costumes, and special effects?

• Plot

• Genre

• Theme

• Spectacle

In a performance where there is no dialogue but the audience can hear the effects to communicate character context or environment, which element is being emphasized?

• Make-up

• Sound

• Facial expression

• Lights