15 Questions
What is a performance?
A form of art that uses the body to convey meaning
Which stage of the narrative arc involves setting the scene and introducing the characters?
Exposition
How can you find meaning in a performance beyond just liking or not liking it?
By analyzing the narrative and themes
What is the stage in the narrative arc where the action builds up to a final dramatic battle or fight scene?
Climax
What is the purpose of finding the narrative in a performance?
To understand how events connect and build on each other
What should you do before attending a live performance?
Consider the expected set design, costume choices, and props
In a dark and tragic play like Macbeth, what kind of costumes would you expect?
Dark and gloomy costumes
What does the text suggest you do if you notice differences between your expectations and what you actually see in a play?
Analyze the differences
What should you look for in an abstract work to help discover meanings?
Use of color choices, borrowed imagery, and symbolism
How can familiarity with genre conventions help in interpreting performances?
It can help identify hidden meanings and narratives
What is the purpose of the denouement in a performance?
Resolve the central conflict and wrap up loose ends
How does a thesis differ from a statement of fact?
Thesis is an opinion, while a statement of fact is objective truth
In the play Cato, what does the quotation about Cato's virtues suggest?
Cato symbolized perfect virtue, liberty, and patriotism
What argument does the play Cato put forward about Cato's death?
It's noble to die fighting for liberty, as virtuous people like Cato do
Why is finding hidden meaning in a modern dance performance challenging?
The hidden meanings are not explicitly conveyed in modern dance
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