7th Grade Drama Pre-Quiz

What are some ways that I can physically express a character?

• The way that I walk

• The way that I talk

• The way that I hold my body

• All of these

True or false: Expressing a character through my actions involves expressing myself through body language.

• True

• False

If I am playing a character that is an old woman, how might I express that character?

• Shuffle when I walk, using a cane

• Hunch my back and shoulders

• Speak with a hoarse, weak voice

• All of these would help express that character

The problem that drives the whole story is the:

• Storyline

• Conflict

• exposition

• Resolution

The main events in a story

• Conflict

• Resolution

• Plot

• Inciting Incident

The creation or construction of a fictional character is called:

• Making one up

• Fiction

• Writing

• Characterization

She walked through the door, dressed head to toe in red. Her high heels clicked on the linoleum, echoing through the great hall. Though she paid no attention to the stares, all eyes were on her.

What observations can we make about this character?

• She is wearing red

• She has on high heels

• She doesn't pay attention to people

• all of these

What senses do we use to observe things around us?

• Hearing

• Sight

• Touch

• All five of our senses

Why would we want to be observant while we are acting out onstage?

• To be aware of everything that is happening onstage so that we may correctly respond to what's happening

• No need to be observant

• So we can act better

• So we can be decent actors

The lesson that the author wants us to learn from the story is the:

• Point

• Resolution

• Theme

• Ending