Theatrical Elements Quiz

What is the term for the feeling or mood created by the dramatic action?

• Role & Character

• Atmosphere

• Space

• Structure

Which element describes the actor-audience relationship?

• Audience Engagement

• Focus

• Language

• Movement

What directs the attention of the audience and is also the concentration and belief of the performer?

• Sound

• Focus

• Tension

• Place

Which element involves verbal and non-verbal communication on the stage?

• Language

• Rhythm

• Time

• Space

What is the control and manipulation of tempo in the main dramatic moments called?

• Movement

• Moment

• Symbol

• Situation

Which element dictates situations, roles, and relationships through physical action?

• Movement

• Structure

• Sound

• Time

Where does the action occur in a drama?

• Place

• Space

• Situation

• Tension

What involves the manipulation of timing through pace and tempo?

• Rhythm

• Role & Character

• Symbol

• Focus

What describes the point of view and values of a character, including their personality, background, and motivation?

• Role & Character

• Atmosphere

• Structure

• Sound

Which element refers to the circumstances the characters are in?

• Situation

• Space

• Tension

• Time