Speech I Semester Test Review

Front

Which is NOT a rule of falling on stage?

Back

Choose a place to land.

Front

What is done through interpretation, nonverbal expression, voice quality, pitch, rate, and physical action?

Back

Externalizing.

Front

Diverting attention from the other actors in a distracting way is called?

Back

Scene-stealing.

Front

What is it called when an actor develops a deep, personal understanding of what the character is really like?

Back

Internalizing.

Front

What is modulation or variety in pitch called?

Back

Inflection.

Front

What is the term for the physical and emotional state an actor must maintain while performing?

Back

Focus.

Front

What technique involves creating a character's backstory and motivations?

Back

Character development.

Front

What is the term for the use of body language to convey meaning?

Back

Nonverbal communication.

Front

What is the process of improvising dialogue or action in a performance?

Back

Improvisation.

Front

What is the term for the main idea or theme of a performance?

Back

Central idea.