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Theater Arts- Vocabulary Unit 1-2

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of "monologue?"

a)

two actors engaging in discourse

b)

One actor speaking to another or group

c)

a chorus singing

d)

three actors engaging in discourse

2.

Monologues are a process of

a)

self

b)

self-indulgence

c)

self-gratification

d)

self-reflection

3.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a monologue?

a)

expresses his thoughts about an experience of dramatic significance

b)

reveals the truth which helps to solve critical issues

c)

reveals his motives or faults

d)

engage in banter with another character who cannot speak back

4.
Improvisation is...
a)
Scripted
b)
Unscripted
5.
Good improvisation requires collaboration and...
a)
Desire
b)
A college degree in theatre
c)
strong opinions
d)
Trust
6.
Successful improvisers say yes...
a)
way
b)
and
c)
sir
d)
I do
7.
Improvisation is...
a)
Scripted
b)
Unscripted
8.
Dialog is defined as...
a)
A conversation between characters
b)
Severe stage fright
c)
A game that uses the alphabet
9.
Arguing in improv is allowed if...
a)
You know you are right
b)
you know you will win
c)
it is part of the scene
d)
it is NEVER allowed
10.

When

the audience believes that what is happening on stage or on screen is happening for the first time

a)

Situation-Centered Approach

b)

"Illusion of the First Time"

c)

Improvisation

d)

Spontaneity

11.
To work without a script means to?
a)
Improvise
b)
Dialogue
c)
Goof up
d)
Script
12.
Unscripted, unrehearsed style of theater is called?
a)
Melodrama
b)
Scenes
c)
Improvisation
d)
Conflict
13.
Improvisation works from a script.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Improvisation is considered an informal for of theater.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Improvisation makes you think on your feet and use your imagination.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Two important acting fundamentals learned through improvisation are?
a)
Jumping and skipping
b)
Reading and interpreting
c)
Listening and responding
d)
Relaxing and breathing
17.
Improvisation can be used with real life situations.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Periods of silence should be filled with movement and action.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Which is NOT a character trait?
a)
bossy
b)
scared
c)
responsible
d)
shy
20.
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
a)
He tapped his foot anxiously.
b)
"I wouldn't  trust that man," said Ma.
c)
Frank was a shy, quiet person.
d)
Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.
21.
Read the following passage.
“We did it! We did it! We did it!” Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal.“Whoa!” her brother exclaimed, startled. “Well, congratulations!”Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade.Her brother laughed, surprised and amused. “Who are you, and what have you done with my sister, Mei?” he teased.
Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?
a)
Mei is always outgoing and loud.
b)
Mei is timid.
c)
Mei is not very athletic.
d)
Mei is not usually so boastful and energetic.
22.
A character, Carson, looks up to his older sister. His sister had an art show coming up. The week before show, she told Carson not to go into her room and peek at her project. Carson followed her rules and didn’t try to go in. “I hope it’s a painting of me!” thought Carson.
What evidence can you use to support the fact that Carson is “respectful”?
a)
Carson's sister has an art show coming up.
b)
Carson's sister told him not to peek at her project.
c)
Carson followed his sister's rules and didn't go into her room.
d)
Carson hoped the art project was a painting of him.
23.
A character, Flora, goes on a field trip to an amusement park. She tells her teacher she’s scared to go on the roller coasters. “No way I’m going on those!” she thinks. Flora’s classmates comment on how she’s shaking and looks pale. Based on this evidence, one trait that describes Flora is ________.
a)
fierce
b)
cowardly
c)
talented
d)
bold
24.
A character, Nicki, is friendly. The author shows this by having Nicki sit down at a lunch table with a group of kids she doesn’t know and introduce herself. What is the author using to show Nicki’s trait?
a)
Nicki's thoughts
b)
Nicki's feelings
c)
Nicki's actions
25.
What does this let you know about the character, Ms. Mancini?
"Ms. Mancini drifted helplessly around the Central Park Lake for several minutes before she heard 'glop glop'.  It was a turtle swimming towards her with her missing paddle! She began to get super excited. As the turtle approached, she jumped for joy and fell overboard!! The turtle, thought to himself, 'this lady is crazy!'"
a)
Ms. Mancini is excited to see the paddle again
b)
The turtle thinks she is crazy
c)
Ms. Mancini loves to going boating
d)
all of the above
26.

Characterization is

a)

the central message in a story

b)

the problem in a story

c)

the process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities

27.

Read the passage and determine if it is direct characterization or indirect characterization: "But I am so much more than that! I am a musician, and a swimmer, and a person able to make my own decisions."

a)

Direct characterization

b)

Indirect characterization

28.

Inferencing is like identifying the cause and __________ relationship.

a)

effect

b)

price

c)

detrimental

d)

consequence

29.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
30.
All Pantomimes have a....
a)
Happy ending
b)
Magical character
c)
Audience interaction
d)
All of the above
31.

Mime and Pantomime are often confused

a)

true

b)

false

32.

the art of acting without words ; focuses solely on the actors actions

a)

pantomime

b)

mime

33.
What is pantomime?
a)
Improvisation 
b)
Speaking Loudly
c)
Acting without talking, props or costume pieces 
d)
A play without sound
34.
What acting skills does pantomime develop?
a)
Memorization
b)
Vocal volume
c)
communicating universal themes through the body.
d)
Both A and C
35.
What is important to show when identifying an object in pantomime?
a)
The shape
b)
The size 
c)
The weight
d)
All of the above
36.
Emotions can be expressed through Pantomime
a)
True
b)
False
37.
Mines get their iconic name from pantomime 
a)
True
b)
False
38.
What is an example of pantomime 
a)
pretending to hold a fork
b)
Pretending to hold a wand
c)
Pretending to hold a newspaper
d)
All of these
39.
What expression would you have on your face if you were sad?
a)
A frown
b)
A smile 
c)
Eyebrow raised
d)
none
40.

Motivation

a)

Becoming self

b)

The start of act

c)

Reason for action

d)

Making sure voice or action is audible and visible

41.

Breaking Character

a)

make up, to cover a mistake, improv

b)

Move from one place to another

c)

Turning so your body passes through full front position on the way to spot.

d)

Becoming Yourself

42.

Projecting

a)

make up, to cover a mistake

b)

Movement of hands, arms or head

c)

Start (curtain rises)

d)

Making sure voice or action is audible and visible

43.

Gesture

a)

Movement of hands, arms, or head

b)

Reason for action

c)

Make up, to cover a mistake

d)

Lights out/Curtain closed. End of Act.

44.
Acting without words using facial expression and body movement
a)
Pantomime
b)
Plot
c)
Projection
d)
Puppetry
45.
A style of theater or dance in which scenes or choreography are created without rehearsing; they are created on the spot. 
a)
Improvisation
b)
Pantomime
c)
Plot
d)
Projection
46.
The _________ is the actor’s vocal volume on stage. 
a)
Dialogue
b)
Diction
c)
Monologue
d)
Projection
47.
The quality of an actor’s speaking of words.  How clearly the person speaks.
a)
Diction
b)
Improvisation
c)
Motivation
d)
Plot
48.
Objects used in a play that are not costumes or part of the scenery/set. 
a)
Costume
b)
Ensemble
c)
Masks
d)
Props
49.
Something brought to life using hands to create movement.
a)
Blocking
b)
Characterization
c)
Pantomime
d)
Puppetry
50.
The background and objects around the actors to help the audience understand where the play is taking place. 
a)
Props
b)
Scenery/Set
c)
Script
d)
Theme

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