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Aristotle's Six Elements, Plot, & Character

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

“Theatre: something is __________, something is __________; an action is witnessed.”

a)

done; seen

b)

seen; done

c)

performed; done

d)

seen; performed

2.

The word theatre is used in multiple contexts. Mark all the contexts that apply.

a)

An occupation.

b)

A physical space.

c)

A still image.

d)

An action.

e)

A permanent fixture.

3.

A "theatre person" is often called a (a)   , named after the first recorded actor, Thespis.

4.

True or False: Any space where there is a separation between the actor and the audience is a theatrical space.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

A group of actors is called a (a)   or company.

6.

The most important person during the run of a show. They organize the production and are responsible for each element running smoothly. They communicate with everyone else on the list and are sometimes called "God" in the theatre.

(a)  

7.

Oversees all hired staff, rented/owned spaces, and financial transactions. The boss.

(a)  

8.

Aristotle is credited with writing the first book about theatre. What was is called?

a)

An Actor Prepares

b)

The Poetics

c)

Dionysus' Art

d)

Theatre

9.

I can name all of Aristotle's Six Elements of Theatre.

a)

Yes, I can name them in order.

b)

Yes, I can name them, but not in order.

c)

No, I cannot name them.

d)

What? I have no idea what you are talking about.

e)

Isn't Aristotle a type of cheese?

10.

What is the purging of pity and fear by the witnessing of pity and fear called?

a)

Schadenfreude

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

d)

Catharsis

11.

If asked, I could explain Stasis A and Stasis B.

a)

Yes, I can explain both in detail.

b)

I think so, but I should probably look over the Plot Slides.

c)

No way, Jose.

d)

Stasis, more like Basis. Am I right?

12.

What is traditionally the most memorable moment of a plot?

a)

Exposition

b)

Climax

c)

Rising Action

d)

Falling Action

13.

Name the theatre practitioner: Effective acting is based on listening. Acting is reacting.

a)

Stella Adler

b)

Michael Chekov

c)

Sanford Meisner

d)

Konstantin Stanislavski

14.

Name the theatre practitioner: "Psycho-physical," or acting comes from the body.

a)

Michael Chekhov

b)

Konstantin Stanislavski

c)

Stella Adler

d)

Uta Hagen

15.

Name the theatre practitioner: Actors "transfer" a version of themselves into each character by answering nine essential questions.

a)

Konstantin Stanislavski

b)

Stella Adler

c)

Uta Hagen

d)

Sanford Meisner

16.

Explain the actor's "toolbox." Why is it important for many actors/actresses to pull inspiration from multiple practitioners and styles?

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