Intro to theater vocabulary quiz

What does scenery help to create on a theater stage or movie set?

• Sound effects

• Visual representation of surroundings

• Lighting effects

• Dialogue for actors

The term "scenery" refers to:

• The script of a play

• The painted background on stage

• The costumes worn by actors

• The lighting used in a scene

A scene in a play is a part of the play that:

• Happens in one place or during one time.

• Includes the entire plot.

• Describes the characters.

• Lists the settings.

What is the term for a main division in an opera?

• Scene

• Act

• Chapter

• Episode

What is the relationship between an act and scenes in a play?

• An act is made up of several scenes

• A scene is made up of several acts

• An act and a scene are the same

• An act is shorter than a scene

Which of the following is NOT considered a prop?

• A chair

• A letter

• A sword

• A book

Which of the following is true about props?

• They are always stationary

• They are used to create sound effects

• They are portable objects used in plays or movies

• They are part of the set's lighting

What does a narrator often deliver in a story?

• Commentary about what is occurring in the story.

• Illustrations for the story.

• The title of the story.

• The ending of the story.

Which of the following is NOT a role of a narrator?

• Telling the events in a story.

• Delivering commentary about the story.

• Writing the story.

• Describing what is occurring in the story.

What is the purpose of stage directions?

• To outline the plot summary of the play.
• To describe the historical context of the play.
• The purpose of stage directions is to guide actors and directors in the performance of a play.
• To provide background information about the characters.