In what way does lighting contribute to the overall mood of a theatrical performance?

• It creates a distraction to shift the audience’s focus.

• It determines the volume of the actors’ voices.

• It enhances emotions, highlights important scenes, and sets the atmosphere.

• It ensures the actors are visible, but does not influence the story.

In what way can the physical arrangement of the stage affect the storytelling in a performance?

• It distracts from the plot and character development.

• It has no impact on how the story is conveyed.

• It only serves to provide a backdrop for the actors.

• It can enhance or limit the audience's engagement with the narrative.

What role does sound design play in creating tension during a dramatic scene?

• It is irrelevant to the scene's impact.

• It only serves to fill silence between dialogues.

• It can amplify suspense and evoke emotional responses from the audience.

• It distracts the audience from the actors' performances.

How does the use of color in costumes influence the audience's perception of a character in a play?

• It has no effect on the audience's perception.

• It distracts from the dialogue and action on stage.

• It can symbolize traits and emotions, enhancing character development.

• It only serves to make the characters visually appealing.

In a theater production, the antagonist is portrayed in a way that makes the audience sympathize with their struggles. How does this affect the overall impact of the play?

• It adds depth to the story by making the conflict more complex.

• It confuses the audience by making them unsure of who the hero is.

• It weakens the plot by making the antagonist seem less threatening.

• It removes the need for a resolution to the conflict.

Which instrument has six strings that is typically played by strumming or plucking?

• Harp

• Bass

• Violin

• Guitar

Answer explanation

Which sound device is dominantly used in this stanza from Itadyak (Mindanao) by Maan Chua?

Lumingon sa mga yapak ng tribo

Pakinggan ang mga pangaral nito

Awitin mga himig ng kalikasan

Sumabay sa indak ng kasaysayan

• Rhyme

• Repetition

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

Answer explanation

Underlined are the rhyming words:

Lumingon sa mga yapak ng tribo

Pakinggan ang mga pangaral nito

Awitin mga himig ng kalikasan

Sumabay sa indak ng kasaysayan

In the last chorus of Tingin (Sight) by Cup of Joe featuring Janine Teñoso, Janine sings the same melody as the vocalists of Cup of Joe, but she sings her part independently in advance and at a slightly faster tempo than the other two singers, who are singing in unison. What type of musical texture is exemplified in this part of the song?

• Heterophony

• Homophony

• Monophony

• Polyphony

Answer explanation

Janine uses the same melody but layered it over, with a different tempo.

A musical piece transitions from a slow to a fast tempo. What effect does this have on the music?

• It removes emotional depth.

• It makes the music monotonous.

• It reduces the importance of melody.

• It creates a sense of climax or excitement.

In TJ Monterde’s Palagi (Always), TJ sings a melody accompanied by the guitar's harmony in the background. What do you call this type of texture in music?

• Heterophony

• Homophony

• Monophony

• Polyphony