Storytelling and Performance Quizzes for Year 5 Speaking and Listening

Question 1

Which technique can help performers control their breathing and reduce nervousness?

Accepted Answer

Taking deep breaths from the diaphragm

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Repeating a mantra in their head

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Holding their breath before speaking

Question 2

How can props or visuals in a performance be used to make the audience feel more involved?

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Use props or visuals to let the audience participate in the performance.

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Use props or visuals only when necessary.

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Choose props or visuals that look nice.

Question 3

Why is it crucial for storytellers to observe their audience's reactions and incorporate their feedback to enhance their performance?

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By noticing audience reactions, storytellers can adapt their performance to keep the audience engaged.

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Audience feedback is only useful for improving a performance once it's complete.

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Storytellers should disregard audience reactions and concentrate solely on delivering their story as rehearsed.

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Audience feedback is only relevant to professional storytellers, not students.

Question 4

Which technique can help storytellers improve their performances?

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Recording and reviewing their performances

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Never asking for feedback

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Always telling the same story in the same way

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Ignoring any mistakes they make

Question 5

When telling stories, it's important to think about how our words might affect others. Which of these is an important ethical consideration storytellers should keep in mind?

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Always asking permission before sharing someone else's story.

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Making sure the story is exciting and fun.

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Only telling stories about ourselves.

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Avoiding sensitive topics altogether.

Question 6

How can storytellers use body language to show feelings, create a setting, and engage their audience?

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Body language helps storytellers express emotions and create a vivid atmosphere for their audience.

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Body language is only important for physical comedy and slapstick performances.

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Body language can be distracting and should be avoided in storytelling.

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Body language is only useful for experienced storytellers.

Question 7

How can storytellers use sensory details to make their stories more engaging for listeners?

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Use specific words that describe what characters see, hear, smell, taste, and touch.

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Use complex sentence structures to show off their vocabulary.

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Use gestures and facial expressions instead of descriptive language.

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Describe the physical appearance of every character in the story.

Question 8

When sharing personal or sensitive stories in a performance, what's important to consider?

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Asking permission from people in the story.

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Avoiding stories that might upset others.

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Only sharing stories that are true.

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Only telling funny stories.

Question 9

In storytelling, how can you use your voice to express different emotions?

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Speak faster for excitement and slower for sadness.

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Use a louder voice to make the story more engaging.

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Use a monotone voice to keep the audience's attention.

Question 10

Storytellers use different types of figurative language to make their stories more engaging. What is the main reason storytellers use figurative language?

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To help the audience imagine the story and feel closer to the characters

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To make the story sound more complicated and grown-up

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To help the storyteller remember the story better

Question 11

How can storytellers use motivations, relationships, and personal growth to create characters that feel real to the audience?

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By giving characters clear wants and needs (motivations), how they interact with others (relationships), and making them change and grow (personal growth).

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By making characters look appealing and using big gestures and expressions.

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By including lots of talking and avoiding descriptions.

Question 12

When telling stories that include personal or sensitive information, what's the most important thing storytellers should keep in mind?

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Thinking about how their stories might affect the people involved and getting permission when needed

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Making sure the story is fun and interesting

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Giving the audience what they want, even if it means sharing personal information

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Telling the truth, even if it means sharing sensitive information without permission

Question 13

When telling a story that aims to inspire hope and resilience, which storytelling style would be most effective?

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A reflective story that explores a character's personal journey of overcoming challenges and finding hope

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A fast-paced adventure story with lots of action and excitement

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A humorous story that uses comedy to make the audience laugh

Question 14

What is the impact of a storyteller using wide hand gestures?

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The audience can imagine a vast or grand setting.

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The character feels nervous and wants to hide.

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The storyteller is angry or upset.

Question 15

How can storytellers use sounds, like music or sound effects, to make their stories more captivating?

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Create a more thrilling experience by adding sound effects and music.

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Make the story more relatable by including familiar sounds.

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Help the audience visualize the story through descriptive words.

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Encourage the audience to participate by making their own sound effects.

Question 16

How does storytelling help keep cultural traditions alive and shape how people think about their culture?

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Storytelling passes down traditions and values through stories.

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Storytelling only entertains people and has no impact on their culture.

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Storytelling is only important in old-fashioned cultures.

Question 17

When telling a story, what is the main reason for using pacing and timing?

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To help the audience follow the story

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To make the story more exciting

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To make the storyteller less nervous

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To make the story sound more impressive

Question 18

How does imagination help storytellers create engaging stories?

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Imagination helps create characters and worlds that the audience can connect with.

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Imagination is added to stories after they are written.

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Imagination is only important for the storyteller.

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Imagination is more important for children's stories than adult stories.

Question 19

How can storytelling help us understand ourselves better?

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It lets us think about our experiences in a new way.

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It helps us find friends with similar experiences.

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It teaches us valuable life lessons.

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It makes us better at talking to others.

Question 20

When telling a story, which technique is least effective in keeping the audience engaged?

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Speaking in a monotonous tone without varying your voice

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Using vivid language that appeals to the senses

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Adjusting your voice's speed and volume to emphasize key parts of the story

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Making eye contact with the audience

Question 21

When sharing stories about real people, what's the most important thing to think about?

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Getting permission from the people in the story

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Making sure the story makes people look good

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Changing the names of people in the story

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Not worrying about privacy

Question 22

In storytelling, what is the meaning of the phrase 'show, don't tell'?

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Using vivid descriptions and sensory language to create a scene in the reader's mind

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Describing characters and events in a straightforward way

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Including lots of conversations between characters to convey information

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Using minimal description to keep the story moving quickly

Question 23

How can storytellers use foreshadowing to make their stories more exciting?

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Foreshadowing can make the audience curious about what might happen next by giving hints.

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Foreshadowing helps keep the story's pace steady.

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Foreshadowing is always obvious and easy to spot.

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Foreshadowing is not a valuable storytelling technique.

Question 24

When sharing stories from different cultures, what's important for storytellers to keep in mind?

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Respecting the culture and telling the story accurately.

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Only telling stories that are very old.

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Changing the story to make it more fun.

Question 25

When sharing a story from your own life, what is the most important thing to keep in mind?

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Being honest and truthful about your experiences

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Making the story sound exciting

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Using lots of descriptive words

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Changing the story to make it more interesting

Question 26

When telling a story, which technique helps create a sense of excitement or wonder and makes the audience eager to know what happens next?

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Hinting at something exciting that might happen later

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Using lots of describing words

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Including a lesson or moral

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Repeating the same word or phrase over and over

Question 27

How does using sensory language make a story more engaging?

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It helps the reader experience the story with their senses.

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It makes the story more believable.

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It makes the story easier to understand.

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It makes the story more exciting.

Question 28

How can you make your voice sound more interesting when storytelling?

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Change your speed and tone

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Speak loudly

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Whisper the whole time

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Use a silly voice

Question 29

What is the most important part of presenting a performance?

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Connecting with the audience

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Having a perfect costume

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Moving around the stage

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Learning every word of your script

Question 30

What is the difference between a narrator and a character in a story?

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The narrator tells the story, while the character is part of the story

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The character tells the story, while the narrator is part of the story

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They both tell the story in the same way

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They both do the same thing

Question 31

What should you do when you receive feedback on your performance?

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Listen and try to learn from it

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Get upset

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Ignore it

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Argue with the person giving it

Question 32

When performing a story, it's most important to:

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Make a connection with your audience

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Memorize every word

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Use lots of props and costumes

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Speak loudly and clearly

Question 33

To build confidence in presenting, you should:

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Practice in front of a mirror

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Only perform when you feel 100% ready

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Avoid looking at your audience

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Read directly from a script

Question 34

Before you start a story, it's a good idea to:

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Introduce the characters and setting

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Tell the ending

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Describe the main problem

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Explain the moral of the story

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a type of story?

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Newspaper article

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Fairy tale

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Myth

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Science fiction

Question 36

What is the difference between a monologue and a dialogue?

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A monologue is spoken by one person, while a dialogue is spoken by two or more people

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A dialogue is spoken by one person, while a monologue is spoken by two or more people

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A monologue is written, while a dialogue is spoken

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A dialogue is written, while a monologue is spoken

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a key element of a successful storytelling performance?

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Speaking quickly

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Clear narration

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Engaging gestures

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Effective use of voice and intonation

Question 38

What is the purpose of using a plot diagram in storytelling?

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To plan the order of events

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To describe the characters' appearance

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To provide a detailed setting

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To analyze the theme of the story

Question 39

Which of these is a characteristic of a strong opening line in a story?

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It creates a vivid image or sets a mysterious tone.

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It is a direct quote from a character.

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It introduces all the main characters.

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It summarizes the entire story.

Question 40

What is the purpose of feedback in storytelling performance?

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Both A and B.

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To help the storyteller improve

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To praise the storyteller's strengths.

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To point out mistakes

Question 41

When sharing a story, what should you use to help make your performance more engaging?

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Actions and expressions

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Only your imagination

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Loud voices

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Difficult words

Question 42

When creating a story, which step is not necessary?

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Using perfect grammar

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Creating a plot

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Developing characters

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Adding a message

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a good thing about storytelling?

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It can make you less confident

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It can help you talk better

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It can teach you new words

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It can help you be more creative

Question 44

When you tell a story, why is it important to look at your audience?

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To make them feel like they're part of the story

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To show them you're nervous

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To help you remember the story

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To make the story more exciting

Question 45

How can storytellers use pacing to build suspense in their stories?

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Slowing down the storytelling to build tension

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Pausing at unexpected moments

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Using a fast pace throughout the story

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Maintaining a steady pace without any variation

Question 46

When presenting a storytelling performance, the most important thing to remember is:

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Knowing who you're performing for

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Memorizing the story

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Using a loud voice

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Wearing a costume

Question 47

How can you differentiate between a narrator and a character in a storytelling performance?

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The narrator tells the story, while the character is part of the story

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The narrator and the character are the same person

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The character tells the story, while the narrator is part of the story

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There is no difference between a narrator and a character

Question 48

What are the 'key ingredients' which make up a story?

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Plot, Characters, Setting, Theme

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Beginning, Middle, End

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Good, Evil, Magic

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Once upon a time, Happily ever after

Question 49

What is the most important thing the audience should do during a storytelling performance?

Accepted Answer

Listen carefully

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Tell the performer what they think

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Join in with the story

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Judge how well the performer is doing

Question 50

Which type of story sometimes includes magical creatures or events?

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Fairy tales

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True stories

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Funny stories

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Scary stories

Question 51

Why might a storyteller use repetition in their story?

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To make something sound really important

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To make the story sound more exciting

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To introduce a new character

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To move the story forwards

Question 52

Why is it important to use facial expressions when presenting a story?

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To show emotions

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To keep the audience entertained

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To make the story sound more exciting

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None of these

Question 53

Which of these is not a good way to engage your audience while telling a story?

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Ignoring the audience

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Making eye contact

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Asking questions

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Talking directly to the audience

Question 54

What is the first thing you should do when planning a story performance?

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Choose a story

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Write the story

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Practice the performance

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Research the topic

Question 55

What is the main difference between a narrator and a character in storytelling?

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The narrator tells the story, while the characters are part of the story

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The character tells the story, while the narrator is not involved

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The narrator and the characters are the same person

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None of these

Question 56

When a storyteller uses facial expressions and body language, what are they trying to do?

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Add feeling and details to the story

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Make the audience laugh

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Show who the characters are

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Distract the audience

Question 57

Which element is most important for a successful storytelling performance?

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Making eye contact with the audience

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Memorizing the story word for word

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Using a quiet voice

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Wearing a costume

Question 58

When you create a character, it's important to think about:

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How they look and act

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What their favourite colour is

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Their birthday

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Their political views

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a helpful thing to do when telling a story?

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Using too many of the same words

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Using clear language

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Using visual aids

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Speaking loudly and clearly

Question 60

Why do storytellers use a 'hook' at the beginning of a story?

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To grab the audience's attention

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To introduce the main character

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To give background information

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To hint at what will happen later

Question 61

How do repetition and refrain make a story easier to remember?

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They help you remember important parts of the story.

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They make the story sound better.

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They make the story more exciting.

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They help the storyteller not forget what to say.

Question 62

In storytelling, dialogue can make a story more effective in three key ways. Which three are they?

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Helps readers understand the characters better

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Helps move the plot forward

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Makes the story more believable

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Helps readers guess what will happen next

Question 63

Which of these is NOT a purpose of storytelling for social change?

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Selling products or services

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Raising awareness about important issues

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Challenging stereotypes and promoting understanding

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Inspiring positive action and change

Question 64

Which technique do storytellers primarily use to create a setting that feels real and alive?

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Using descriptive language that engages the senses

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Repeating key phrases throughout the story

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Asking questions to interact with the audience

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Using props and costumes to make the story come to life