EL 107 - LONG QUIZ

What is the primary difference between reading a script and reading a novel?

• A script is usually longer than a novel.

• A script has more descriptive passages than a novel.

• A script is meant to be performed, while a novel is typically read privately.

• A novel contains more dialogue than a script.

What do stage directions typically include?

• Character backstories

• Dialogue between characters

• Details about movement and physical actions

• Narrative descriptions of settings

What is the purpose of an aside in a play?

• To introduce new characters

• To provide background information

• To summarize the plot

• To allow the actor to speak directly to the audience

How much of the meaning in normal conversation is derived from body language?

• 38%

• 7%

• 55%

• 100%

What does subtext refer to in a dramatic work?

• The explicit dialogue spoken by characters

• The stage directions provided by the playwright

• The underlying thoughts and motives not directly stated

• The physical actions of the actors

What role does lighting play in a theatrical production?

• It is used solely for visibility.

• It sets the mood and atmosphere of the performance.

• It is not considered important.

• It only highlights the main characters.

What is the significance of accents in a play?

• They have no significance.

• They are used to create comedic effects.

• They indicate the character's emotional state.

• They reveal the character's background and nationality.

What is the function of props in a play?

• They are not important to the narrative.

• They are only used in comedies.

• They represent various elements and have symbolic meaning.

• They are randomly included for decoration.

What does characterisation involve in a play?

• The dialogue spoken by the characters.

• The use of stage directions.

• The combined creativity of the playwright, director, and actor.

• The physical appearance of the actors only.

What is the purpose of repetition in dialogue?

• To lengthen the play.

• To create emphasis or mood.

• To confuse the audience.

• To introduce new characters.