Introduction in a Scene Quiz

The purpose of an introduction in a scene is (a)  

• To tell jokes
• To introduce the audience to the ch
• To summarize the entire play
• To provide background music

What are the two types of introductions mentioned?

• Formal and informal

• Informative and entertaining

• Short and long

• Serious and humorous

What is the preferred type of introduction for most scene work in class?

• Entertaining

• Informative

• Humorous

• Dramatic

An informative introduction should include (a)  

• A joke
• A song
• The actor's name and character
• A dance

Match the following features with their descriptions.

• A feature that maintains a formal tone

• It is longer than one minute

• A feature that gives a hint of what's to come

• It must be funny

• A feature that makes people laugh

• It includes a teaser

• A feature that extends beyond sixty seconds

• It is always serious

Match the following roles with their purposes in an entertaining introduction.

• Role of a soundtrack

• To summarize the play

• Role of a teaser

• To get the audience interested

• Role of a red herring

• To confuse the audience

• Role of a synopsis

• To provide background music

What should an entertaining introduction offer insight into?

• The actor's personal life

• The plot

• The audience's preferences

• The director's background

What is the rule of thumb for the length of an introduction?

• It should be at least five minutes

• It should not exceed one minute

• It should be exactly two minutes

• It should be as long as possible

Match the following introductions with their elements.

• Introduction that includes a creative or current event reference

• A list of characters

• Introduction that gives background on the evolution of drama

• A poem or a modern-day headline

• Introduction that outlines the cast involved

• A detailed summary of the play

• Introduction that provides a comprehensive overview of the plot

• A history of theater

What is the main difference between informative and entertaining introductions?

• Informative is longer

• Entertaining is more flexible

• Informative is always funny

• Entertaining is always serious