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Freshman Acting

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The parts of the body that create vowel sounds.






2. ______ is auditioning with a script that you have not had the opportunity to read before the audition.






3. Improvisation requires _____ ______ and the ability to use past personal experiences.






4. A quality caused by vibration that enriches the vocal tone is _______.






5. A major difference between the traditions of storytelling and theatre is that storytellers generally _____ a story - punctuation it with the imitation of character voices and gestures - while actors generally ____ a show - supply explanation when nec






6. To move from one place onstage is another is called_____.






7. Improvisation requires _____ -____ and the ability to use past experiences.






8. Intended point of interest onstage






9. ______ is acting without words through facial expression and gesture.






10. A quality caused by vibration that enriches the vocal tone is _______.






11. an expressive movement of the body or limbs is a ______.






12. Through your interactions - you will begin to develop a working - tursting relationships wand to learn what it takes to be a part of an ______ - a group whose individuals function together to create a whole.






13. How high or low your voice is ______.






14. The clear and precise pronunciation of words is called ___________.






15. another way to use improvisation is in _____ _____.






16. Information that is implied but not stated directly by a character; thoughts or actions of a character that do not express the same meaning as the spoken words






17. ______ is a position onstage in which one actor mirrors another actor's position.






18. Vowels are formed by ________ which are the _______ - _____ - _--__ - and the ______.






19. _____ is the intended point of interest onstage.






20. When you understand the _____ and ______ between you and the character you will be portraying - those _______ and ______ can be accentuated by your body and your voice.






21. How fast or slow you speak is _____.






22. Auditioning with a script that you have not had the opportunity to read before.






23. The text of the play.






24. What are the three elements of storytelling?

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25. A position onstage in which one actor mirrors another actor's body position.






26. What is the purpose of physical warm ups?






27. ______ is a position onstage in which one actor mirrors another actor's position.






28. Information This is implied but not stated directly by a character; thoughts or actions of a character that do not express the same meaning as the spoken words is _______.






29. What is the purpose of physical warm ups?






30. Acting without words through facial expression and gesture.






31. Whether your voice is shrill - nasal - raspy - breathy - booming etc_____.






32. Information This is implied but not stated directly by a character; thoughts or actions of a character that do not express the same meaning as the spoken words is _______.






33. How high or low your voice is ______.






34. What are the two types of movement covered in pantomime?






35. Consonants are formed by _____ which are the ___ -____ -____ -____ and the _______.






36. ______ is acting without words through facial expression and gesture.






37. To move from one place onstage to another.






38. To speak or to act without a script






39. Consonants are formed by ______ which are the ____ - ____ - _____ - ____ and the _________.






40. Smaller sections of a scene divided where shifts in emotion or topic occurs






41. Smaller sections of a scene divided where shifts in emotion or topic occurs are called _______.






42. When you understand the _____ and ______ between you and the character you will be portraying - those _______ and ______ can be accentuated by your body and your voice.






43. To speak or to act without a script






44. Using a variety in your voice to express your changing thoughts and emotions is called...






45. _______ is your customary way of holding your body.






46. an expressive movement of the body or limbs is a ______.






47. What are the three types of movement covered in pantomime?






48. What are the three jobs your voice must do during a performance?

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49. __________ are the parts of the body that create vowel sounds.






50. What is diaphragmatic breathing