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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. another way to use improvisation is in _____ _____.






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






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






4. Vowels are formed by _____ which are the _____ -____ -_____ and the ______






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






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






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






8. In improvisation you must create _____ and ______ immediately and without preparation.






9. _______ are the parts of the body that create consonant sounds.






10. 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.






11. The text of the play.






12. In improvisation you must create _____ and _____ immediately and without preparation.






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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 _______.






19. 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






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






21. _____ is the intended point of interest onstage.






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






23. The parts of the body that create consonant sounds.






24. To stand upstage of another actor on a proscenium stage - forming the downstage actor to turn away from the audience to communicate with the upstage actor; stealing focus of a scene is called _________.






25. The parts of the body that create vowel sounds.






26. To _______ means to set apart or detach.






27. In improvisation you must also pay close _____ to what your fellow actors are saying and doing so you can ____ accordingly. ____ _____ is also vital for improvisation






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






29. To stand upstage of another actor on a proscenium stage - forming the downstage actor to turn away from the audience to communicate with the upstage actor; stealing focus of a scene is called _________.






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






31. How loud or soft your voice is ______.






32. A quality cause by vibration that enriches the vocal tone.






33. How high or low your voice is






34. How loud or soft your voice is ______.






35. 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.






36. Acting without words through facial expression and gesture.






37. ______ is to speak or to act without a script.






38. For successful stage pantomime you must use your _____ and _______ to communicate your reactions - both _____ and _______ to characters - events - objects - and environments.






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






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






41. To move from one place onstage to another.






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






43. 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






44. _____ is the intended point of interest onstage.






45. In improvisation you must also pay close _____ to what your fellow actors are saying and doing so you can ____ accordingly. ____ _____ is also vital for improvisation






46. ______ is to speak or to act without a script.






47. To keep your face and the front of your body visible to the audience as much as possible is called remaining ______.






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






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






50. As you explore how your body moves - you will discover it's ______ and it's _______.