Books, Movies, and Theatre Vocabulary Quiz

What is the role of an editor?

• A person who creates actors' makeup

• A person who operates a camera

• A person who oversees and determines the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book

• A person who writes plays

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which term describes a woman whose job is acting?

• Producer

• Actress

• Comedian

• Actor

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is a 'gig/show'?

• A performance by musicians or comedians

• A type of book

• A type of film

• A theatre production

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does 'binge-watch' mean?

• To watch several episodes of a TV show in quick succession

• To watch a movie in a cinema

• To relax

• To create or perform drama spontaneously

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What do we call a company that produces, records, and sells music?

• Drama

• Streaming service

• Box office hit

• Venue

• Record label

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is a 'cliff-hanger'?

• A type of comedy

• A famous actor

• A musical genre

• An ending that leaves the audience guessing

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does 'to chill' mean?

• To relax

• To write a script

• To watch a movie

• To act in a play

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is a 'box office hit'?

• A very successful movie in terms of money

• A type of horror film

• A movie that is difficult to categorize

• A film that is entertaining but low in artistic merit

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'thriller'?

• It is a type of animated movie

• It is primarily focused on romance

• It is a documentary film

• It aims to evoke excitement and suspense

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What does 'heartbreaking' describe?

• A film that is action-packed

• A film that is very funny

• A film that is thought-provoking

• A film that evokes sad emotions

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4