Radio Drama and Performance Quiz

What is a radio drama?

• A live performance with no script

• A story that uses only music to convey meaning

• A recorded or performed story that follows a script called a radio play

• A silent film with subtitles

What does projection refer to in a performance?

• Speaking softly to create a calm atmosphere

• Speaking loud enough for everyone in the performance space to hear

• Whispering to add mystery

• Singing to convey emotion

What is diction?

• The speed at which a person speaks

• The highness or lowness of voice

• Pronouncing words clearly and with strong articulation

• The use of sound effects in a performance

What does articulation mean?

• The use of background music

• The clear and precise pronunciation of words

• The change in pitch of the voice

• The creation of sound effects

What does rate refer to in speech?

• The volume of the voice

• The speed at which a person speaks

• The emotional tone of the voice

• The use of music in a performance

What is pitch in terms of voice?

• The speed of speech

• The highness or lowness of voice

• The clarity of pronunciation

• The use of sound effects

What does inflection refer to?

• The volume of the voice

• The change in pitch or tone to create meaning

• The use of background music

• The speed of speech

What is tone in speech?

• The speed of speech

• The way words are spoken to convey emotion

• The use of sound effects

• The highness or lowness of voice

What does emphasis mean in speech?

• The use of background music

• Giving special importance to words or syllables

• The speed of speech

• The highness or lowness of voice

What are vocal variations?

• Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume

• The use of sound effects

• The speed of speech

• The clarity of pronunciation