Elements of Speech
What is the primary purpose of a persuasive speech?
A. To entertain the audience
B. To inspire creative thought
C. To convince the audience
D. To narrate a story
To convince the audience
Greek theatre festivals honored which god?
A. Apollo
B. Zeus
C. Dionysus
D. Hermes
Dionysus
Which method focuses on emotional memory?
A. Suzuki
B. Meisner
C. Stanislavski
D. Brechtian
Stanislavski
What is a proscenium stage known for?
A. Seating on all sides
B. Audience interaction
C. Minimal scenery use
D. A picture-frame view
A picture-frame view
Which is an example of a rhetorical device?
A. Scene transition
B. Simile comparison
C. Costume change
D. Stage direction
Simile comparison
Which element refers to the clarity and pronunciation of words?
A. Pitch
B. Articulation
C. Volume
D. Gesture
Articulation
Who is known as the "Father of Tragedy"?
A. Sophocles
B. Euripides
C. Aeschylus
D. Aristophanes
Aeschylus
The Meisner technique emphasizes:
A. Detailed character analysis
B. Repetition and spontaneity
C. Strict vocal control
D. Stylized physical movement
Repetition and spontaneity
Which element sets the mood through lighting?
A. Props
B. Costumes
C. Color gels
D. Sound effects
Color gels
What is ethos in public speaking?
A. Logical appeal
B. Emotional appeal
C. Credibility appeal
D. Audience engagement
Credibility appeal
Which part of a speech provides a preview of key points?
A. Introduction
B. Conclusion
C. Body
D. Transition
Introduction
What did the Elizabethan stage use for special effects?
A. Fireworks and trapdoors
B. Microphones and projectors
C. Computer graphics
D. Electric lighting
Fireworks and trapdoors
What does an actor do during "blocking"?
A. Memorize lines
B. Analyze the script
C. Practice gestures
D. Plan stage movements
Plan stage movements
What is the role of the stage manager?
A. Directing the play
B. Overseeing logistics and cues
C. Designing the set
D. Writing the script
Overseeing logistics and cues
Impromptu speech delivery means:
A. Speaking without preparation
B. Memorizing the speech fully
C. Using detailed visuals
D. Reading from notes directly
Speaking without preparation
What does vocal inflection help convey?
A. Word count
B. Script structure
C. Speech volume
D. Emotional tone
Emotional tone
Kabuki theatre originated in which country?
A. China
B. Korea
C. Japan
D. India
Japan
Which technique focuses on physical expressiveness?
A. Method acting
B. Emotional recall
C. Viewpoints
D. Psychological gesture
Viewpoints
Flat scenery on stage refers to:
A. Three-dimensional props
B. Painted, wooden panels
C. Moving backgrounds
D. Hanging curtains
Painted, wooden panels
What does a call to action encourage?
A. Audience confusion
B. Immediate audience response
C. Delayed audience feedback
D. Questioning speaker authority
Immediate audience response
Effective eye contact in a speech helps to:
A. Distract the audience
B. Build audience engagement
C. Shorten the speech duration
D. Reduce stage fright
Build audience engagement
What is the primary characteristic of Commedia dell'Arte?
A. Scripted performances
B. Masked improvisation
C. Monologue-based drama
D. Aristocratic themes
Masked improvisation
Who developed the concept of "alienation effect"?
A. Lee Strasberg
B. Bertolt Brecht
C. Konstantin Stanislavski
D. Stella Adler
Bertolt Brecht
What type of stage extends into the audience?
A. Arena
B. Black box
C. Thrust
D. Proscenium
Thrust
What is anaphora in rhetoric?
A. Repeating words at sentence beginnings
B. Ending with a strong question
C. Using metaphors consistently
D. Avoiding repetition entirely
Repeating words at sentence beginnings