I WILL MAKE BRAINLEST What is the purpose of an exposition?
to engage the audience
to open up the play
to wrap things up
to build tension
2.
What is the term for a subtle difference in meaning?
connotation
nuance
idiom
denotation
3.
Which of these is an example of an idiom?
cleave / cleave
don't take things literally
actions speak louder than words
two / too / to
4.
What is the "concept" of a show?
the producers ideas for the show
an idea for what the show should be about
an idea for how the show should look
the writer's first draft of the show
5.
What is an example of a homonym?
sick as a dog
pay the piper
left / left
pair / pear
6.
What is the term for a literal definition of a word?
connotation
nuance
denotation
homonym
7.
What does it mean to say that something is "figurative?"
to say that its metaphorical
to say that it is literal
to say that its creative
to say that it isn't true
8.
Who is the primary decision-maker for a production?
the writer
the actor
the producer
the director
9.
What is an example of something small that can make a big impact on an audience?
characterization
lighting
word choice
stage directions
10.
What is "technical theater"
what the producer takes care of
what the audience sees
what the director does
what happens behind the scenes
11.
What is an example of something small that a writer can change that can affect the mood and tone of dialogue that will have a big impact once the play is performed?
plot structure
nuanced words
setting
All of the Above
12.
What does it mean to have an engaged audience?
they are invested in the play, but the characters aren't important to them
they are invested in the play and care about what happens to the characters
they have no investment in the characters or plot and don't care what happens
they want to know what happens, but they don't want to watch the whole thing
13.
What role does the exposition play?
it gives the character descriptions
it ends the play
it builds the climax
it sets up the play
14.
Which of these would likely be found in an explanatory text?
arguments
lack of details
opinions
jargon
15.
In which section of the play do most plot complications occur?
falling action
exposition
rising action
climax
16.
Aside from the elements of plot, what are three other things you must have in a play?
stage directions, director notes, set description
set description, theater choice, casting notes
character list, director notes, casting notes
character list, set description, stage directions