Master the Art of Storytelling

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Which of the following best defines pantomime in the context of classical ballet?

A type of narrative that involves characters and a plot
A struggle between two opposing forces
A form of dance that uses specific gestures to convey meaning (correct)
The location where a ballet performance takes place

What is the purpose of a motif in dance?

To express ideas or emotions through body movements (correct)
To bring conflicts in a narrative into order
To transform a base phrase into several versions
To develop characters and progress plots

Which element of a narrative is responsible for tying specific meanings to specific gestures in pantomime?

Theme and Variation
Conflict
Plot (correct)
Setting

What is the function of repetition in dance?

To repeat a movement or phrase over and over again (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the resolution in a narrative?

To bring conflicts in a narrative into order (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements of a narrative with their definitions:

Conflict = A struggle between two opposing forces that can develop characters and progress plots Setting = The location where a narrative takes place Resolution = The part of the story that brings conflicts into order Character = A person in a narrative with motivations and a personality Signup and view all the answers

Match the following dance terms with their definitions:

Pantomime = A 'language' in classical ballet that ties specific meanings to specific gestures Theme and Variation = The process of transforming a base phrase into several versions using choreographic devices Motif = A movement starting point which expresses the style or theme of the dance Repetition = The act of repeating a movement or phrase over and over again Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements of dance with their descriptions:

Gesture = Movements of the body that express ideas or emotions, often done with arms and lean towards pedestrian movement Character = A person in a narrative, holding motivations and a personality Conflict = A struggle between two opposing forces, whether external or internal Resolution = The part of a story that often occurs at the end, bringing conflicts into order Signup and view all the answers

Match the following narrative terms with their meanings:

Plot = Events related in a pattern or a sequence that make up a story Pantomime = A 'language' in classical ballet that allows performers to dance a story Theme and Variation = The process of transforming a base phrase into several versions using choreographic devices Motif = A movement starting point which expresses the style or theme of the dance Signup and view all the answers

Match the following dance elements with their definitions:

Repetition = The act of repeating a movement or phrase over and over again Setting = The location where a narrative takes place Character = A person in a narrative with motivations and a personality Conflict = A struggle between two opposing forces that can develop characters and progress plots Signup and view all the answers

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