12th Night Act 1
Who disguises herself as a man named Cesario?
Viola
Who orchestrates the prank on Malvolio involving a forged letter?
Maria
Analyzes how literature portrays gender roles, relationships, and power dynamics.
Feminisit Criticism
What type of drama is intended to make the audience laugh?
Comedy
What element involves the actors’ vocal expression and tone to convey character?
Voice Projection
Who says, "If music be the food of love, play on"?
Orsion
Why does Malvolio believe Olivia is in love with him?
Maria, Sir Toby, and Sir Andrew deceive Malvolio into believing that Olivia is in love with him by forging love letters from Olivia to Malvolio.
Focuses on the text itself, analyzing its structure, language, and use of literary devices
Formal Criticism
A _____________ is a long type of speech in which a character speaks to other characters or the audience.
Monologue
Using proper hand and body movements to convey proper action.
Gestures/Body Language
Complete the quote: "Better a witty fool than a ______ fool."
witty
Who takes care of Sebastian after he is shipwrecked?
Historical Criticism
Examines a text in relation to the historical, cultural, or social context in which it was written or set.
A speech where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, usually alone on stage, is called a _____________.
Soliloquy
The clarity and distinctness with which words are pronounced on stage is known as _______________.
Enunciation
Why does Viola disguise herself as a boy?
Having found herself shipwrecked in a strange, unfamiliar land, and believing her brother to be lost at sea, Viola puts on a disguise for her own safety. Her initial plan is to work in Olivia’s household, but when she hears Olivia is refusing visitors, Viola turns her attention to Duke Orsino. Disguising herself as a young boy allows her to gain entry to the duke’s house and assume the role of servant, which she finds preferable to wandering Illyria alone and unprotected
Who is Sebastian?
Olivia's Twin Brother
Define literary criticism.
Literary Critisim is the practice of analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating literary works to understand their meaning, themes, and artistic value
A brief remark by a character revealing thoughts or feelings to the audience, unheard by other characters, is called a(n) _______________.
Aside
Theater often takes place in large spaces where subtle movements may not be visible to the audience, especially those seated far away. Exaggerated gestures and expressions ensure that every audience member can follow the emotions and actions.
Name and explain dramatic device used in act 1.
puns, soliloquy, dramatic irony,etc.
Name and explain a theme found in act 1.
Love, arranged marriage, deception, etc.
Answers May Vary
__________ __________ occurs when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters in the play.
Dramatic Irony
What sort of gestures and expression would be most appropriate for Duke Orsino in Act 1.
Facial Expressions:
Gestures