Unit 5: Scene Study Quiz

What is a character objective?

• A random line in a scene

• What the character wants to achieve in the scene

• The props a character uses

• The way the actor speaks

Which of the following is an example of subtext?

• A character saying exactly what they feel

• A character smiling while hiding their anger

• A character yelling loudly

• A character saying "Hello" to greet someone

What is blocking in a scene?

• The way actors stand and move on stage

• The way a scene ends

• The dialogue in the script

• The costumes the actors wear

Motivation refers to:

• The lines an actor memorizes

• Why the character wants to achieve their objective

• How the stage is set up

• The music in the scene

Why are stage directions important in a script?

• They explain what happens offstage

• They guide actors on movement and tone

• They list the props used in the scene

• They provide background music for the play

What does upstage mean?

• The area closest to the audience

• The area farthest from the audience

• The left side of the stage (from the actor’s perspective)

• The right side of the stage (from the actor’s perspective)

If an actor moves to downstage center, where are they?

• In the middle of the stage, closest to the audience

• In the back corner of the stage

• At the farthest point from the audience

• In the middle of the audience

Stage left refers to:

• The left side of the stage from the actor's perspective

• The left side of the stage from the audience's perspective

• The center of the stage

• The back of the stage

What is physicality in acting?

• The tone of voice used

• The gestures, body language, and movement an actor uses

• The costumes worn during a performance

• The props used in the scene

What is the purpose of conflict in a scene?

• To keep the audience entertained with action

• To create a problem or challenge for the characters

• To show how the actors memorize their lines

• To make the scene longer