define dramatic irony

when the audience knows something the reader does not

How would you define "narrator"?

the speaker who tells the story

Define “setting” (choose all that are correct)

The scenery, properties, or background used to create the location, The place or Type of surroundings or something is positioned, The place or type of surroundings were in event takes place

the building where theatre is conducted

Define the following the word: Disgust

To cause someone revulsion or disapproval. (Verb)

Define "Improvisation"

To make up lines or actions on the spot

Define the word acting

the art or occupation of performing in plays, movies

Define “choreography”

The sequence of steps and movements in staged dance

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1
define dramatic irony
when the outcome is the opposite of what one expects
when the speaker says one thing but means another
when the audience knows something the reader does not
2
When does intermission occur?
between acts of the play
at the beginning of the play
at the end of the play
between every scene of the play
3
Describe "Name Game"
nicknames
name with a movement
whispering a name
Spelling names
4
Define “theatre”
the building where theatre is conducted
the art form
5
Define audience etiquette
How the audience behaves
What the audience says at a show
Concert actions
6
How would you define "narrator"?
the protagonist
the antagonist
the writer
the speaker who tells the story
7
Define “setting” (choose all that are correct)
The scenery, properties, or background used to create the location
A piece of metal where a stone is fixed into a piece of jewelry
The place or Type of surroundings or something is positioned
The place or type of surroundings were in event takes place
8
What is the purpose of theatre games?
To relax
To have fun
To provide teamwork
To exercise
9
Define the word conflict
People
Problems
Harmony
Communication
10
Define “theater”
the building where theatre is conducted
The art form
11
Define the following word: Suspicious
Distrust, caution. (Adjective)
Vindictive, distrusting. (Adjective)
Tyrant, vengeful. (Adjective)
Evil, troublemaker. (Adjective)
12
define "pantomime"
breath heavily
communicate without speaking
arrange for all to see
to describe precisely
13
What Oscar did Viola Davis win this year?
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actress
Best Actor
All Star Cast
14
Name a theater game played in class
parachute
shoo fly
Birthday cake
twister
15
What should you do if you don't know a word/are asked to define a word?
Look it up in a dictionary.
Ask Ms. Ellis.
Go back to 9th grade.
Stand on your desk and start singing Adele.
16
script
writing
talking
reading
listening
17
Define the following the word: Disgust
To cause someone revulsion or disapproval. (Verb)
To cause someone a pleasant feeling. (Verb)
To cause someone sadness and strife. (Verb)
To cause someone terror and disdain. (Verb)
18
Define "Improvisation"
To make up lines or actions on the spot
To memorize your line
Ragtime music played on the piano.
Scripted lines
19
Define the word acting
Action
Dialogue
the art or occupation of performing in plays, movies
a filmed play
20
Define the following word: Blackout
When all lights go out. (Noun)
When you drink a shake. (Noun)
When there is light and dark. (Noun)
When you can't see. (Noun)
21
What should a acting scene always have?
crew
Conflict
audience
costumes
22
Define “choreography”
Dancing
Movement
The precise staging of actors throughout a performance
The sequence of steps and movements in staged dance
23
What genre?
Adventure
Sci-fi
Drama
Comedy
24
Define audience etiquette
What the audience says at a show
How the audience behaves
Concert actions
25
Define theme.
The central idea in a story
The central setting in a story
The central conflict in a story
The central character in a story

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