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Elements of Theater

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Aristotle created the first lists of the elements of art. What was the name of the element that included sets, costumes, and special effects?

a)

Theme

b)

Characters

c)

Spectacle

d)

Convention

2.

According to Aristotle and the modern list of elements of art, it's important that drama include a central message or lesson called the (a)  

3.

Which are the three types of drama in Ancient Greece. (CHOOSE 3)

a)

Dramatic

b)

Comedy

c)

Satyr

d)

Tragedy

4.

Ancient Greek theaters were set into the side of the heel. The stage was at the bottom, surrounded by the audience on three sides. What type of theater was this?

a)

Thrust

b)

Stadium

c)

Proscenium

d)

Theaters-in-the-round

5.

Why did Greek actors use masks according to the notes? (CHOOSE 2)

a)

To change characters quickly.

b)

To hide the identity of the actor.

c)

To show off their mask making skills.

d)

Because it honored the god Dionysus.

6.

Which were the purposes of the chorus in Greek theater. (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY).

a)

To share the thoughts and feelings of the characters

b)

Provide the perspective of the community

c)

To share the theme

d)

To share background information and context

7.

In post structure, what is another word for the conclusion (YOU MUST SPELL IT CORRECTLY...YOUR WELCOME!)

(a)  

8.

The beginning of a play introduces the characters, setting, and introduces the main problem. This is called the ____.

a)

exposition

b)

inciting action

c)

denouement

d)

climax

9.

Which is the correct order of plot structure.

a)

Exposition, Climax, Falling Action, Rising Action, Exposition

b)

Exosition, Climax, Rising Action, Exposition, Falling Action

c)

Exposition, Rising Actions, Climax, Falling Action, Denouement

d)

Denouement, Rising Action, Climax, Falling action, Exposition

10.

What is the type of conflict for the following scenario: A man tries to survive a hurricane.

a)

Character vs. Self

b)

Character vs. Nature

c)

Character vs. Character

d)

Character vs. Supernatural

11.

What is the type of conflict for the following scenario: Frozen 2: Elsa hears a voice that seems to call her into the unknown, but she's afraid to leave the safety of her kingdom.

a)

Character vs. Technology

b)

Character vs. Character

c)

Character vs. Self

d)

Character vs. Society

12.

One way to build interest or exciting in a play, directors may build a feeling of uncertainty called (a)   .

13.

One person gives a speech. That person may or may not be alone on the stage. This is called a ______.

a)

Monologue

b)

Soliloquy

14.

Moveable objects on set are called ____.

a)

scenery

b)

costumes

c)

makeup

d)

props

15.

Understanding the reasons for a characters behavior and words is called _____.

a)

Character motivation

b)

Character analyzation

c)

Empathy

d)

Vocal Expression

16.

Clarity of speech, making words easy to understand.

a)

Vocal Expression

b)

Inflection

c)

Diction

d)

Projection