Theatre and Acting Quiz

What is the term for the style in which an actor is performing, such as naturalistic, comedic, or melodramatic?

• Accent

• Acting style

• Genre

• Dialogue

Which term refers to the distinctive way of pronunciation associated with a particular nation, locality, or social class?

• Articulation

• Emphasis

• Accent

• Characterisation

What is a group of performers who sing, dance, and recite in unison called?

• Genre

• Chorus

• Dialogue

• Acting style

What is the term for stressing a word in a sentence to make a particular point?

• Articulation

• Emphasis

• Characterisation

• Body Language

What does improvisation involve in performing arts?

• The action or relationship between two or more characters

• The spontaneous use of movement and speech to create a character

• A speech made by one actor

• The language used in performance

How can an actor's stance suggest a serious state of mind?

• Standing tall, feet apart, hands behind the back

• Sitting down, arms crossed

• Standing with one foot forward, hands on hips

• Leaning against a wall, arms folded

What is a linear plot?

• A story in chronological order

• A story with multiple endings

• A story with no clear beginning or end

• A story told through flashbacks

In which type of performance space does the audience surround the performance area on all sides?

• End On

• Traverse Staging

• Theatre in the Round

• Proscenium Arch

What are small props that are usually carried within the actor's costume, such as money or a pen, called?

• Accessories

• Personal props

• Backlight

• Hand props

What is the purpose of a backlight or back projection in a performance?

• To illuminate the front of the stage

• To project images onto the back wall of the set

• To create sound effects

• To enhance the actor's costume