Theatre Terminology and Concepts Quiz

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What is the origin of the word 'theater'?

It comes from the Greek word theatron, meaning 'seeing place' (correct)
It originates from the Latin word theatrum, meaning 'performance'
It comes from the Spanish word teatro, meaning 'drama'
It is derived from the French word théâtre, meaning 'entertainment'

What is the core of every play?

Character development
Spectacle
Diction
Action (correct)

What is the intellectual content of a play referred to as?

Plot
Music
Theme or thought (correct)
Spectacle

What is the quality of a play that makes the audience curious to see what happens next?

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What is the living real-time event that distinguishes theater from video and film?

<p>Theater is performance; performance is an action/ series of actions taken for the ultimate benefit of attention, entertainment, and enlightenment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Origin of Theater

The word "theater" comes from the Greek word "theatron", meaning "seeing place" or "place of seeing".

Core of a Play

The core of every play is the story, which is the sequence of events that make up the narrative.

Intellectual Content of a Play

The intellectual content of a play is referred to as the theme, which is the underlying idea, message, or commentary that the play conveys.

Suspense in a Play

The quality of a play that makes the audience curious to see what happens next is referred to as suspense, which is created by the playwright's use of dramatic tension, conflict, and uncertainty.

Live Performance

The living, real-time event that distinguishes theater from video and film is the live performance, which is a unique and ephemeral experience that unfolds in the presence of the audience.