Understanding Performance and Rhetoric-Quiz

Which of the following best defines “stage presence” in a performance?

• The ability to memorize lines accurately

• The way an actor commands attention and engages the audience

• The use of lighting and stage props in a play

• The physical distance between actors on stage

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Which rhetorical device appeals to the audience’s emotions?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Kairos

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What is a key difference between introverts and extroverts in performance settings?

• Introverts always avoid public speaking, while extroverts love it

• Extroverts are incapable of feeling nervous before performing

• Introverts may prefer preparation and controlled settings, while extroverts thrive on social interaction

• Introverts never adjust their behavior, while extroverts always do

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In Romeo and Juliet, which of the following is an example of a soliloquy?

• The conversation between Romeo and Juliet on the balcony

• Juliet expressing her thoughts alone before drinking the potion

• The fight scene between Mercutio and Tybalt

• The dialogue between Romeo and Friar Laurence

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What is the primary theme in both Romeo and Juliet and Romiette and Julio?

• The dangers of revenge

• The power of fate and forbidden love

• The struggle between good and evil

• The importance of wealth and status

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Which of the following best describes the function of ethos in a speech?

• Appealing to logic and facts

• Establishing credibility and trustworthiness

• Stirring emotions in the audience

• Using humor to engage listeners

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Margaret Chase Smith’s speech Declaration of Conscience is an example of what type of speech?

• Persuasive

• Informative

• Entertaining

• Satirical

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Why is knowing your audience important in persuasive speeches?

• It helps the speaker determine the best way to deliver their message

• It allows the speaker to avoid preparing for their speech

• It ensures that every speech follows the same structure

• It guarantees that all audience members will agree with the argument

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How does social media influence self-presentation?

• People can create different versions of themselves depending on their audience

• Social media does not affect self-presentation at all

• It forces people to be honest about their personalities

• It eliminates the need for audience adaptation

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What is one major similarity between Romeo and Juliet and Romiette and Julio?

• Both take place in Renaissance Italy

• Both feature rival gangs instead of feuding families

• Both tell the story of young lovers facing societal opposition

• Both stories focus on the role of destiny in war

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