Theater and Voice Skills Quiz

What is the term for the written text of a play?

• Monologue

• Script

• Dialogue

• Score

Which of the following is a technique used to change the pitch of your voice?

• Articulation

• Inflection

• Projection

• Resonance

In theater, what is the role of a "director"?

• To design the costumes

• To write the script

• To oversee the artistic vision and guide the actors

• To manage the lighting

What is the purpose of a character analysis in theater?

• To memorize lines

• To understand the character's motivations and background

• To design the set

• To critique the performance

Which term describes the speed at which an actor delivers their lines?

• Pitch

• Volume

• Rate

• Tone

Which of the following is NOT a vocal quality?

• Breathy

• Nasal

• Flat

• Loud

What is the term for the area of the stage closest to the audience?

• Upstage

• Downstage

• Center stage

• Backstage

Which of the following is a key aspect of performance critique?

• Identifying the playwright's biography

• Evaluating the effectiveness of the actors' performances

• Designing the costumes

• Writing a new script

What does "blocking" refer to in theater?

• The arrangement of lights

• The movement and positioning of actors on stage

• The design of the set

• The writing of the script

What is the term for a long speech by one actor in a play?

• Dialogue

• Monologue

• Soliloquy

• Aside