Terms and Concepts for Multimedia

1. What is the purpose of an aside in a play?

• To introduce a new character to the story

• To provide a humorous break in the action.

• To allow a character to share their private thoughts with the audience.

•  To give the audience a glimpse into the future.

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What is the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?

• A monologue is a speech delivered by a character to themselves, while a soliloquy is a speech delivered to the audience.

• A monologue is a long speech by one actor, while a soliloquy is a short speech by multiple actors.

• A monologue is a speech directed to the audience, while a soliloquy is a speech directed to another character.

• There is no difference between a monologue and a soliloquy.

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What is the purpose of stage directions in a play?

• To provide a summary of the play's plot.

• To provide instructions for the actors and crew.

• To describe the setting and atmosphere of the play.

• To introduce new characters to the story

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What is the purpose of a prologue in a play?

• to give the audience a glimpse into the future.

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  To summarize the play's plot.

• To introduce the main characters and setting.

• To provide a humorous break in the action.

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What is the difference between a film and a screenplay?

• A film is a movie that is shown in theaters, while a screenplay is a movie that is shown on television.

• There is no difference between a film and a screenplay.

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  A film is a short movie, while a screenplay is a long movie.

• A film is a movie, while a screenplay is the written script for a movie.

What is the purpose of lighting in a play or film?

• To make the stage look more realistic.

• To create a specific mood or atmosphere.

• To help the audience see the actors.

• To make the actors look better.

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What is the purpose of a chorus in a play?

• To introduce new characters to the story.

• To give the audience a glimpse into the future.

• To provide a humorous break in the action.

• To describe, comment, sing, mock, and support the action in the play.

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What is the purpose of "mood" in a story?

• To create a specific feeling or atmosphere.

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  To give the audience a glimpse into the future.

• To provide a humorous break in the action.

• To introduce new characters to the story.

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What is the purpose of "foreshadowing" in a story?

• To provide a humorous break in the action.

• To create suspense and intrigue.

• To provide a humorous break in the action.

• To introduce new characters to the story.

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What is the purpose of a "cut to" in a film?

• To quickly switch from one scene to another.

• To show a flashback to a previous event.

• To create a dramatic pause in the action.

• To introduce a new character quickly.

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