WorksheetsCharacters on Stage-Chapter 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Characterization involves
creating a realistic role
memorizing lines
imagination and skill
all of the these
Types of characters include all except
the subordinates
the antagonist
the director
the walk-ons
Important background information about the play is called the (a) .
Character roles require
research
costumes
makeup
none of these
The character Goldilocks is an example of
an antagonist
a protagonist
a walk-on
a bit role
When actors are cast by type, they play
characters similar to themselves
characters with no lines
animal-characters on stage
all of these
Actors are cast by character when
they have speaking lines
they portray characters outside their experiences
represent animals on stage
none of these
Understanding characters involves
learning the background
knowing the play's theme
analyzing characters
all of these
Reading a script involves
the company reading with the director
individual readings out loud
learning about the playwright
all of these
A character with no speaking lines is called a (a) role
The most important influence on play and a specific character is
past performances
the director
the individual actor
the audience
a (a) is a role played by an actor on stage
Actors are cast by character when
they have speaking lines
they portray characters outside their experiences
represent animals on stage
none of these
The learn about a play's universal theme,
understand the type of play
name the time and place of each scene
identify the character's relationships
all of these
A character with very few lines is called a ____-__role
(a)
Most plays involve conflicts between
parents and teenagers
internal and external elements
time and place
all of these
Body languqge includes
vowel sounds
gestures and posture
the use of props
none of these
To analyze a character's motivation
practice relaxation skills
develop a time line for a character
memorize the lines
none of these
Actors use mannerisms to
reflect a character's personality
to annoy the audience
to explain the play's action
all of these
(a) are unique gestures that make each person and character different
