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End of Y8 Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is split staging?

a)

Staging that is split into two sections, so two different pieces of action can be seen alongside each other.

b)

Dialogue that is split into two.

c)

Action on stage that is frozen.

d)

A term used to describe the lighting and sound.

2.

What does 'proxemics' mean?

a)

Amount of space/distance between actors on stage.

b)

A person holding authority to act on someone's behalf.

c)

The distance between the director and their actors.

d)

A firewall and web filter.

3.

Why would you use the 'seven levels of tension'?

a)

To explore the seven areas of the stage.

b)

To get to stress through seven emotions a character would go through.

c)

To explore the tensions in a character.

d)

To help show tension through the use of projections.

4.

Which below are examples of the seven levels of tension? (There is more than one correct answer)

a)

Laid back

b)

Neutral

c)

Angry

d)

Alert and Curious

5.

What is a thought collage?

a)

A long speech delivered by one person.

b)

Where a group of actors share one character’s thoughts, at different times and in different spaces.

c)

Dialogue that is directed towards the audience.

d)

Spoken words between characters.

6.

What is direct address?

a)

The most dramatic part of a play.

b)

A character thinking and speaking thoughts out loud.

c)

Questioning a character in role.

d)

A character that speaks directly to the audience rather than speaking to another character.

7.

What is the purpose of using 'hot seating' in drama?

a)

To explore the physical movements of a character.

b)

To understand a character's background and motivations.

c)

To practice delivering lines with emotion.

d)

To rehearse stage directions.

8.

What is the alter-ego?

a)

A person's self esteem.

b)

Another side to a character.

c)

A speech spoken aloud to an audience.

d)

The underlying meaning behind words.

9.

What is a monologue?

a)

A long speech by one character.

b)

A silent scene.

c)

A group performance.

d)

A dialogue between two characters.

10.

What is Commedia dell'arte?

a)

A form of popular theatre using improvisations and mask work.

b)

A form of theatre that focuses on a political message.

c)

A form of theatre that educates the audience.

d)

A form of theatre where the central character undergoes suffering often ending in death.

11.

What is a stock character?

a)
A stock character is a unique and original character created for a specific story.
b)
A stock character is a character that undergoes significant development and change throughout a narrative.
c)
A stock character is a character that challenges traditional storytelling conventions.
d)
A stock character is a stereotypical fictional character that audiences readily recognize from frequent use in a particular genre.
12.

What is a Lazzi moment?

a)

A form of Japanese poetry.

b)

A comedic interlude or comic piece in Commedia dell'arte performances.

c)

A traditional dance in Spain.

d)

A type of pasta dish.

13.

What is physical theatre?

a)

Physical theatre is a type of musical performance.

b)

Physical theatre is a form of performance where the narrative is conveyed through physical movement, gestures, and expressions rather than primarily through dialogue.

c)
Physical theatre involves only static poses without any movement.
d)
Physical theatre is a form of performance that focuses solely on dialogue.
14.

What is a soundscape?

a)
A soundscape is a type of dance.
b)
A soundscape is a type of musical instrument.
c)
A soundscape is a type of painting.
d)
A soundscape is the overall sound environment in a specific location.
15.

What is an Ensemble?

a)

A group of people working together for a common outcome.

b)

A type of data visualization technique

c)

Someone who is on their own talking to the audience.

d)

A pair of actors talking to each other.

16.

What is a transition on stage?

a)

A type of dance routine performed by actors

b)
A type of costume change
c)
A sudden blackout during a performance
d)

Movement or change in position of actors, props, or scenery between scenes or acts of a performance.

17.

What is a stimulus in Drama?

a)

The tension built in a performance

b)

The movement between actors on the stage.

c)

A starting point to a piece of drama.

d)

The use of lighting and sound to create an atmosphere.

18.

What is an artistic intention?

a)
Artistic intention is the price of the artwork
b)
Artistic intention is the size of the artwork
c)
Artistic intention is the color of the artwork
d)
Artistic intention is the underlying meaning or purpose behind a work of art.
19.

What does discrimination mean?

a)
Random selection process
b)
Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people.
c)
Equal treatment of all individuals
d)
Preference based on personal choice
20.

What is choral speech?

a)
Choral speech is a solo performance
b)
Choral speech involves instrumental music
c)
Choral speech is a form of dance
d)
Choral speech is a unison speaking by a group of people.