Understanding Performances
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What is a performance?

  • A form of art that conveys meaning through paintings
  • A form of art that only uses the voice to convey meaning
  • A form of art that conveys meaning through sculptures
  • A form of art that uses the body of the artist to convey meaning (correct)
  • Which phase of the narrative arc sets the scene and introduces the characters?

  • Rising action
  • Falling action
  • Exposition (correct)
  • Climax
  • What usually happens during the rising action of a performance?

  • The final dramatic battle or fight scene occurs
  • The scene is set and characters are introduced
  • The characters face challenges and change in response (correct)
  • The narrative is concluded
  • Why is it important to understand the narrative of a performance?

    <p>To figure out what meaning the artists were trying to convey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you find meaning in a performance when it isn't obvious?

    <p>By looking for underlying themes and messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the denouement of a performance according to the text?

    <p>Resolution of the conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a performance provides a good example of exposition?

    <p>'The Circle of Life' song</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does identification of the thesis play in understanding a performance?

    <p>Identifying the central argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Joseph Addison's play Cato, what does the play claim about Cato?

    <p>He was perfect in virtue and patriotism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What argument does the play 'Cato' put forward about Cato's death?

    <p>Dying for liberty is noble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do before attending a live performance according to the text?

    <p>Think about your expectations regarding set design, costumes, and props</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest if a director presents Macbeth's set in shades of bubblegum pink?

    <p>The director is likely making a statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an abstract work, what can help you discover meanings according to the text?

    <p>Looking for symbolism like color choices and borrowed imagery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you get familiar with to interpret works that are more abstract according to the text?

    <p>Genre conventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the suggested strategies to find meanings, arguments, and narratives hidden in performances according to the text?

    <p>Looking for symbolism and abstract elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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