A Christmas Carol Press Conference

A Christmas Carol Press Conference

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Performing Arts

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the selection of different accents for the spirits of Christmas in a play. Scrooge's accent is received pronunciation to reflect his careful speech and sharp words. The Ghost of Christmas Present uses a Yorkshire accent to connect with the common man, while the Ghost of Christmas Future is a tribute to Marcel Marceau. The Ghost of Christmas Past has a Wicklow accent, reflecting the speaker's Irish roots.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of accent was chosen for Scrooge and why?

French accent as a tribute to Marcel Marceau

Wicklow accent as a tribute to Irish roots

Received pronunciation to reflect careful speech

Yorkshire accent to connect with the common man

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ghost's accent was a tribute to Marcel Marceau?

Ghost of Christmas Past

Ghost of Christmas Present

Ghost of Christmas Future

Scrooge

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was a Yorkshire accent chosen for the ghost of Christmas present?

To reflect a dreamy and gentle nature

To connect with the common man and their festive spirit

To pay homage to Marcel Marceau

To emphasize careful and precise speech

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for choosing a Wicklow accent for the ghost of Christmas past?

To connect with the common man

To pay homage to Marcel Marceau

To reflect careful and precise speech

As a tribute to Irish roots

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which actor was the Yorkshire accent a tribute to?

Marcel Marceau

Sean Bean

Colin Farrell

Liam Neeson