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Script Doctor
CER
The Adjective Zone
100

Macbeth feels guilty in his mind after killing King Duncan. Is this an internal conflict or an external conflict?

Internal Conflict

100

An actor uses a wooden sword to knight a soldier during a ceremony. Which of Kowzan's theater signs is the sword?

Props

100

Look at this line: 

LOUIS (quietly). Oh help. 

What do we call the text inside the parentheses?

Stage directions

100

True or False: The Evidence section is where you write your own personal opinion about a topic.

False. (Evidence must be data, facts, or direct results from the text/experiment).

100

Change the adjective "interesting" into a comparative adjective.

more interesting

200

Macbeth fights Macduff in a physical battle. Is this an internal conflict or an external conflict?

External conflict

200

Large painted walls make the audience believe they are standing in a deep forest. Name the theater sign.

Scenery

200

In a script layout, how do we know who is speaking?

The character's name is written in all capital letters before the line

200

What does "R" stands for in CER?

Reasoning

200

Change the adjective "messy" into a comparative adjective.

Messier

300

Name two main differences between a tragedy and a comedy.

Example:
Tragedies have sad endings/death and serious themes, while Comedies have happy endings/marriages and funny situations

300

Painted wrinkles and gray hair are used to make a young actor look like an old King. Name the theater sign.

Makeup

300

Correct this rule using must or mustn't: "It is acceptable to talk quietly during a performance."

You mustn't talk during a performance. (Or: You must remain silent during a performance).

300

Identify if this sentence is a Claim, Evidence, or Reasoning: "Therefore, breaks are a helpful strategy for concentration."

Claim (or conclusion sentence).

300

Complete this sentence using the comparative form of the word in parentheses: "Going to the school is _______________ (good) than studying alone at home."

better

400

Lady Macbeth struggles deeply with guilt and fear. Explain why this is an internal conflict

It is internal because the struggle is happening inside her own mind/feelings, not against another person.

400

An actor's voice becomes high-pitched and shaky to show they are lying. Which sign is this: Word or Tone?

Tone

400

Correct this rule using must or mustn't: "Taking videos during a performance is usually allowed."

You mustn't take videos during a performance.

400

Identify if this sentence contains Evidence or Reasoning: "This happens because the brain needs a 'reset' to maintain high neurotransmitter levels."

Reasoning. (It explains why the science works)

400

Find the mistake in this sentence: "My dog is more friendlier than my cat."

Remove "more" ("My dog is friendlier...").

500

Malcolm and Macduff try to remove Macbeth from the throne. Identify the conflict type and explain why.

External conflict, because it is a struggle between different characters.

500

What is the difference between gesture and movement in theater signs? Give an example of one of them.

Gesture: A small movement of a specific body part, like giving a sharp salute or trembling lips 

Movement: Moving across the entire stage space, like stumbling across the stage.

500

Read this script line: 

HARPER is sitting at home at night, all alone, with no lights on. 

What script element is this, and what does it tell the actor or crew?

It is a stage direction / scene description. It tells the crew about the lighting (dark) and tells the actor where to sit and how to act (alone).

500

Put these three ideas in the correct order to form a mini-CER paragraph:

1. The data showed they finished 5 minutes faster.

2. Short breaks help students perform better.

3. This is because the brain resets its energy.

2, 1, 3 (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning)

500

Create a correct comparative sentence comparing "car" and "bicycle"

Any logically correct sentence.

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