Module 2 Quiz

Breathing naturally, speaking openly, and making your voice bigger are all ___.

• parts of the voice mechanism

• ways to practice effective voice projection

• ways to rest your voice

• none of these

What is an amphitheater?

• a rounded, sloped structure with seating for presentations

• another term for a public address system

• an acting technique for protagonists

• an electronic system designed so all audience members can hear the actors

What is a public address system?

• an electronic system used to amplify voices

• a system of body parts that contributes to one’s ability to speak

• another term for an amphitheater

• a rounded, sloped structure with seating for presentations

What is a voice mechanism?

• a system of body parts that contribute to one’s ability to speak

• another term for an amphitheater

• a rounded, sloped structure with seating for presentations

• an electronic system used to amplify voices

Projecting your voice, practicing good breathing, and getting proper rest are all ___.

• ways that actors can protect their voice mechanisms

• things not necessary for actors to consider

• good for all performers except protagonists and antagonists

• none of these

The air pressure system, vibratory system, and resonating system are all ___.

• subsystems of the voice mechanism

• tools for actors to use for practice

• parts of a PA system

• acting techniques

Which is an element of well-developed characters?

• Well-developed characters change over time.

• all of these

• Well-developed characters have depth.

• Well-developed characters have something they want.

• Well-developed characters can be identified with.

What is dialogue?

• words spoken during a performance

• conflict between characters

• the words of the protagonist

• the action of characters in a script

What is the antagonist?

• The character who opposes the protagonist during a performance.

• The character who has extreme desires in a performance.

• The lead role in a play.

• The individual who succeeds at the end of a play.

What should an actor NOT do when creating a character?

• "Wing it” as much as possible on stage.

• Read the entire script.

• Research as much as possible.

• Take risks.

• Make the character’s wants your wants.