Drama for Year 5: Enhance Your Communication Skills

Question 1

To create a believable character, you should consider their:

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Personality, motivations, and backstory

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Appearance only

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Backstory and experiences only

Question 2

To express emotion effectively in drama, it's important to use:

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A combination of body language and gestures

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Only facial expressions

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Voice and tone only

Question 3

To create a dramatic effect, what technique can be used to pause and hold a position?

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Tableau

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Monologue

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Pantomime

Question 4

What is the main difference between acting on stage and acting in film?

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The distance between the audience and the actors

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The lighting used

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The way the performance is recorded

Question 5

To create a sense of tension and suspense, what dramatic technique can be used?

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Foreshadowing

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Flashback

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Symbolism

Question 6

In drama, what makes the audience feel connected to the make-believe world and its characters?

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The characters

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The plot

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The setting

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The dialogue

Question 7

What is the main purpose of storytelling in drama?

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To entertain

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To inform

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To persuade

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To educate

Question 8

When creating a character, what is the first important step?

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Thinking about the character's past

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Giving the character a name

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Choosing a costume for the character

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Deciding how the character will speak

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a good drama performance?

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Too much improvisation

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Clear communication

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Engaging storytelling

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Appropriate use of movement

Question 10

When creating a character for a play, what is the most important element to think about?

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The character's personality

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How the character looks

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What clothes the character wears

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The character's name

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a way actors show emotions on stage?

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Wearing different costumes

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Using their faces

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Moving their bodies

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Speaking in different tones of voice

Question 12

What is NOT an essential component of drama?

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Instructions for the stage

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Storytelling

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Characters

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Conversation

Question 13

Why do we develop characters in drama?

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To make them seem real

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To make the audience laugh

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To teach a lesson

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To show off the actors

Question 14

Who is responsible for writing the drama script?

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The playwright

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The director

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The actors

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The stage crew

Question 15

Why is drama used in schools?

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To help children be more creative and communicate better

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To make children laugh and have fun

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To teach children about important life lessons

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To get children moving around

Question 16

How can actors use their bodies to show what their characters are feeling or thinking?

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By doing all of the above

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By changing their facial expressions

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By using gestures

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By moving around the stage

Question 17

Who is the main character in a story, and who tries to stop them?

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The main character is the protagonist, and the one who tries to stop them is the antagonist.

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The main character is the antagonist, and the one who tries to stop them is the protagonist.

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There is no difference between a protagonist and an antagonist.

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The main character is the protagonist, and the one who tries to stop them is the obstacle.

Question 18

Why do actors rehearse before a performance?

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To practice and get better at acting

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To learn the words they have to say

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To design the set and costumes

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To decide who will play each character

Question 19

When creating a character for a play, what is NOT important to think about?

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What words they will say

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Their past experiences

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Their reasons for doing things

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How they look

Question 20

In a drama performance, which of these is NOT typically included?

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Narrator

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Actors

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Stage

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Dialogue

Question 21

Which part of a story describes where and when it happens?

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Setting

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Characters

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Plot

Question 22

Why is it important to create believable characters for a drama performance?

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So that the audience can connect with them

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To show off the actor's skills

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It helps to make the performance more exciting

Question 23

What is it called when actors make up a scene on the spot, without having planned it?

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Improvisation

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Memorisation

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Blocking

Question 24

What should the audience do during a drama performance?

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Sit quietly and enjoy the show

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Provide feedback to the actors

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Join in with the performance

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a type of drama?

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Action

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Comedy

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Tragedy

Question 26

Why is it important to speak clearly in a drama performance?

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So that the audience can understand what you're saying

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To make the performance more visually appealing

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To add emphasis to the emotions you're expressing

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a key part of a drama?

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Music

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Plot

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Characters

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Dialogue

Question 28

What part of a play keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, eager to find out what happens next?

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The problem or disagreement

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The scenery

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The conversations

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The reasons why characters act the way they do

Question 29

When an actor speaks loudly and clearly so that the audience can hear them, what element of drama are they using?

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Projection

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Plot

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Character

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Setting

Question 30

What should a good listener do in drama?

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Watch the speaker's body language

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Speak over the speaker when they want to say something

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Decide if they agree with the speaker's ideas

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Think about what they are going to say next

Question 31

What is the point of making things up on the spot in drama?

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To help us be more creative and think quickly

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To make it easier to learn our lines

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To get ready for a performance

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To make the audience laugh

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a type of play?

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TV shows that tell real stories

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Funny plays

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Sad plays

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Scary plays

Question 33

What is the most important reason for practicing a play?

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To get better at it

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To remember everything we have to say and do

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To have fun

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To show off

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a crucial part of storytelling in drama?

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Reading the lines without making mistakes

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Creating a plot that has a clear start, middle, and end

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Developing characters that are unique and believable

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Using body movements and facial expressions to express emotions

Question 35

What do we mean when we say 'embodying a character' in drama?

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Fully understanding and expressing the character's thoughts and emotions

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Performing the role without showing any feelings

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Wearing a costume that represents the character

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Memorizing all of the character's lines exactly

Question 36

Which of these is a vocal technique that involves speaking clearly and with volume?

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Projection

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Pronunciation

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Chatting

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Whispering

Question 37

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 in a relaxed, conversational way, while a monologue is more formal

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A monologue is always longer than a dialogue

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There is no difference between a monologue and a dialogue

Question 38

Which of these is an example of a type of drama?

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Comedy

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Science fiction

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Non-fiction

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Biography

Question 39

What is the main reason for having rehearsals in drama?

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To improve the performance by practicing

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To learn the lines and the movements

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To have fun with other cast members

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To record the final production

Question 40

Which of the following is not an element of drama?

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Singing

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Storytelling

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Character development

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Emotional expression

Question 41

What is the main purpose of character development in drama?

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To create characters that the audience can connect with

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To make the story more exciting

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To provide comic relief

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To teach moral lessons

Question 42

What is the main 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 more formal than a monologue

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A monologue is usually longer than a dialogue

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A monologue is always serious, while a dialogue can be humorous

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a type of stage direction?

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Shout

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Enter

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Exit

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Aside

Question 44

Which of the following is a key feature of improvisation?

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Spontaneous and unrehearsed

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Planned and rehearsed

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Scripted and memorized

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Formal and polished

Question 45

What is the purpose of a warm-up activity in drama?

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To prepare the body and voice for performance

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To introduce the theme of the drama

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To entertain the audience

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To practice specific acting techniques

Question 46

Which of these is **not** a key element of drama?

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Mathematical calculations

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Storytelling

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Character development

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Emotional expression

Question 47

What is the primary purpose of character development in drama?

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To create characters that the audience can connect with

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To show off the actor's skills

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To move the story forward

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To make the audience laugh

Question 48

Which of the following is **not** a way to effectively express emotions in drama?

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Making funny faces

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Using body movements

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Changing the tone of your voice

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Using facial expressions

Question 49

What is the main difference between a monologue and a dialogue?

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A monologue is spoken by one character, while a dialogue is between two or more characters

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A dialogue is spoken by one character, while a monologue is between two or more characters

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A monologue is longer than a dialogue

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A monologue is more serious than a dialogue

Question 50

Which type of drama focuses on portraying real-life situations?

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Naturalism

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Comedy

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Tragedy

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Farce

Question 51

What is the primary responsibility of a director in drama?

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Guiding the actors' performance

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Creating the set design

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Writing the play's script

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Managing the financial aspects of the production

Question 52

Which technique in physical theatre emphasizes using gestures and facial expressions?

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Mime

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Improvisation

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Stanislavski method

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Brecht's alienation effect

Question 53

What is the main difference between a play and a film?

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Plays are live performances, while films are recorded

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Plays have fewer actors than films

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Plays encourage audience participation, unlike films

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Films have more realistic special effects than plays

Question 54

Which of these is **not** a main element of drama?

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Singing

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Storytelling

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Character development

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Emotional expression

Question 55

What's the main goal of character development in drama?

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To create believable and relatable characters

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To keep the audience entertained

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To teach a lesson or message

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To show off the actor's skills

Question 56

What is an important thing to think about when developing your characters?

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You need to think about their past experiences and motivations.

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You need to use different voices for each character.

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You need to wear elaborate costumes for each character.

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You need to know their lines off by heart.

Question 57

What do stage directions in a drama script do?

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They help the actors know what to do.

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They describe where the play is set and what it looks like.

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They tell you the order in which things happen.

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They add extra dialogue to the script.

Question 58

What is a type of drama where the actors make up the dialogue and actions as they go along?

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Improvisational theatre

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A scripted play

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A musical

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A puppet show

Question 59

What is the audience's role in a drama performance?

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To watch and give feedback

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To join in and take part

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To judge the actors

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To ignore the performance and talk to each other

Question 60

What is the difference between a drama rehearsal and a performance?

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Rehearsals are for practicing, while performances are the final presentation.

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Performances are for practicing, while rehearsals are the final presentation.

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There is no difference between rehearsals and performances.

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Rehearsals and performances are the same thing.

Question 61

What is the main goal of developing a character in drama?

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To make the character relatable and believable

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To create a sense of curiosity

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To advance the plot

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To add humor

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a way to convey emotions in drama?

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Dance moves

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Facial expressions

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Tone of voice

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Body language

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT an essential component of drama?

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Solving problems

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Creating a story

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Developing characters

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Expressing emotions

Question 64

What's the main reason for creating characters in a drama?

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To share ideas and feelings

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To represent the author's perspective

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To keep the audience entertained

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To describe where and when the story is taking place