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Theatrical Terms and Definitions
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10th Grade
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13 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an 'Act' in a play?
A line spoken by an actor
A division of a play usually made up of different scenes
The main character
A genre of dramatic performance
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the blank: A line spoken by an actor directly to the audience, unheard by the other performers on-stage, is known as an ______.
Aside
Act
Lead
Scene
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'Blocking' refer to in theater?
The main character
A division of a play
Precise staging of actors
A genre of dramatic performance.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who are the 'Cast' in a play?
The group of actors who perform
The main character
The audience
The director
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fill in the blank: A genre of dramatic performance having a light or humorous tone is known as ______.
A) Tragedy
B) Comedy
C) Soliloquy
D) Scene
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is 'Downstage' in theater terms?
Areas of the stage closest to the audience
The main character
A division of a play
A genre of dramatic performance.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the 'Lead' in a play?
The protagonist(s)
A division of a play
A line spoken by an actor
A genre of dramatic performance
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
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