Performing Arts

Question 1

1Theme in a performance is

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A. the stage B. the cast C. the ticket price D. the central idea or message

Question 2

2Symbolism on stage uses objects or actions to

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A. decorate only B. represent deeper ideas C. fill time D. confuse the audience

Question 3

3A written review that judges the strengths and weaknesses of a performance is a

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A. programme B. critique C. script D. poster

Question 4

4Subtext is

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A. the title of a play B. the cast list C. stage lighting D. the meaning beneath the spoken words

Question 5

5Interpreting a role means

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A. ignoring the script B. deciding how to portray a character's thoughts and feelings C. reading stage directions only D. copying another actor exactly

Question 6

6Analysing the historical context of a play helps actors to

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A. avoid research B. change the ending C. skip rehearsals D. understand its themes and characters

Question 7

7The motivation of a character is

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A. their lines only B. their costume C. the reason behind their actions D. their position on stage

Question 8

8Explaining what a performance means and why it was made in a certain way is

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A. rehearsing B. publicity C. interpretation D. casting

Question 9

9The time, place and culture in which a play was written is its

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A. climax B. cue C. casting D. context

Question 10

10A performance review evaluates

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A. the strengths and weaknesses of a production B. the audience's clothes C. the weather D. the ticket price only