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What term refers to the imperfections that lead an otherwise noble hero to make choices that doom him or her to a tragic end?
What term refers to the imperfections that lead an otherwise noble hero to make choices that doom him or her to a tragic end?
- Tragic Flaw (correct)
- Aside
- Foil
- Dramatic Irony
In theater, what is the purpose of a foil character?
In theater, what is the purpose of a foil character?
- To act as the tragic hero
- To provide comedic relief
- To deliver lines directly to the audience
- To contrast with another character (correct)
What does an actor do when they ad-lib?
What does an actor do when they ad-lib?
- Recite scripted lines
- Analyze the tragic hero's flaws
- Improvise lines or actions (correct)
- Prepare the stage setting
Where is the apron located on a theater stage?
Where is the apron located on a theater stage?
Which type of theater has seats on three or four sides and lacks a proscenium arch?
Which type of theater has seats on three or four sides and lacks a proscenium arch?
When the audience knows something important that a character does not know, what theatrical device is being used?
When the audience knows something important that a character does not know, what theatrical device is being used?
Which term refers to a long speech made by one actor to one or more other characters onstage?
Which term refers to a long speech made by one actor to one or more other characters onstage?
What is the theatrical term for the conversation between characters in a play?
What is the theatrical term for the conversation between characters in a play?
When actors are unmoving and silent, presenting a scene, what theatrical element is being showcased?
When actors are unmoving and silent, presenting a scene, what theatrical element is being showcased?
What is the reason behind a character's behavior called in theater?
What is the reason behind a character's behavior called in theater?
In theater, which term refers to a speech by a single actor who is alone on stage speaking their thoughts aloud?
In theater, which term refers to a speech by a single actor who is alone on stage speaking their thoughts aloud?
What describes the effects an audience hears during a performance to communicate character, context, or environment?
What describes the effects an audience hears during a performance to communicate character, context, or environment?
Which element of theater involves the placement, intensity, and color of lights to help convey environment, mood, or feeling?
Which element of theater involves the placement, intensity, and color of lights to help convey environment, mood, or feeling?
'Props' in theater refer to which of the following?
'Props' in theater refer to which of the following?
'Monologue' in theater typically involves:
'Monologue' in theater typically involves:
Study Notes
Theater Terms
- Ad-Lib: To improvise stage business or conversation when an actor forgets lines
- Amphitheater: An oval or round structure with no roof, used for public performances
- Apron: The section of the stage in front of the curtain
Stage Elements
- Backdrop or Drop: A large piece of cloth with painted scenery, hung at the back of the stage
- Backstage: The area behind the set, not visible to the audience
- Scenery (set): Theatrical equipment used to communicate environment
- Costumes: Clothing and accessories worn by actors to portray character and period
- Props: Moveable objects used in a dramatic production, from a telephone to a train
- Lights: Placement, intensity, and color of lights to help communicate environment, mood, or feeling
- Sound: Effects an audience hears during a performance to communicate character, context, or environment
Play and Performance
- Play: A story acted out onstage
- Tragedy: A presentation of serious and important actions that end unhappily
- Tragic Hero: A person with a personal failing that leads to their downfall
- Tragic Flaw: Imperfections that lead the otherwise noble hero to make choices that doom them to a tragic end
- Foil: A character used as a contrast to another character
Script and Dialogue
- Dialogue: The conversation between characters in a play
- Monologue: A long speech made by one actor to one or more other characters onstage
- Soliloquy: A speech by a single actor who is alone on stage speaking to themselves or the audience
- Aside: When a character speaks to the audience or another character, not to be heard by other characters on stage
- Stage Directions: Describe where objects are placed and directions on how actors should move and speak
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Test your knowledge on terms related to theater and stage productions. From ad-lib to backdrop, challenge yourself with definitions of key elements in theater. Perfect for drama students and enthusiasts!
