English Flashcards

1
Q

Who wrote the one-act play titled “his return”?

A

Percival wilde

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2
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In what year was William Ernest Henley Born

A

1849

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3
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Who wrote the poem titled “The Road Not Taken”?

A

Robert Frost

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4
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What was the cause of the death of the poet named Robert Frost?

A

Complications from ‘prostrate surgery’

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5
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Where was the poem titled “invictus” written?

A

In the hospital

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6
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WARM READING is delivering a speech or acting a scene without preparation.

True or false. If false, what is the correct term for the the capitalized word?

A

Cold reading

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7
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A request that an actor return for an additional audition is called CALLBACK.

True or false. If false, what is the correct term for the the capitalized word?

A

True

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8
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CHEMISTRY is a mysterious element between the two actors/actresses.

True or false. If false, what is the correct term for the the capitalized word?

A

True

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9
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A CHAISE-LOUNGE is a woman’s bedroom or private setting room.

True or false. If false, what is the correct term for the the capitalized word?

A

Boudoir

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10
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The one-act play titled “His Return” from EIGHT COMEDIES FOR BIG THEATERS.

True or false. If false, what is the correct term for the the capitalized word?

A

Eight comedies for LITTLE theaters

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11
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Fill in the blanks.

Out of the ____ that covers me.

A

Night

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12
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Fill in the blanks.

For my ____ soul.

A

Unconquerable

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13
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Fill in the blanks.

Under the ____ of a chance

A

Bludgeonings

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14
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Fill in the blanks.

And yet the ____ of the years.

A

Menace

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15
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Fill in the blanks.

I am the master of my ____.

A

Fate

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16
Q

Fill in the blanks.

Two roads diverged a ____ wood.

A

Yellow

17
Q

Fill in the blanks.

To where it bent the ____.

A

Undergrowth

18
Q

Fill in the blanks.

Because it was ____ and wanted wear;

A

Grassy

19
Q

Fill in the blanks.

In leaves no step had ____ black.

A

Trodden

20
Q

Fill in the blanks.

Two roads ____ in a wood, and I—

A

Diverged

21
Q

When was Alice Gerstenberg born?

A

August 2, 1885

22
Q

What is the name of the butler from the play titled “Fourteen”?

A

Dunham

23
Q

Why do you think the play was entitled “Fourteen”?

A

It pertains to the fourteen chairs and guests.

24
Q

When was the monologue from the play originally published?

A

1921

25
Q

How many main characters are in the play titled “Fourteen”?

A

3

26
Q

NONVERBAL EXPRESSION refers to the manner an actor brings a character to life.

True or false. If false, what is the correct term for the the capitalized word?

A

Acting

27
Q

SPEAKING pertains to the actors’ speaking skills.

True or false. If false, what is the correct term for the the capitalized word?

A

True

28
Q

RISING ACTION pertains to the series of events right after the climax.

True or false. If false, what is the correct term for the the capitalized word?

A

Falling action

29
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CLIMAX is the turning point of every story where the greatest suspense is felt.

True or false. If false, what is the correct term for the the capitalized word?

A

True

30
Q

RESOLUTION happens when the problem gets resolved leading to the final scene.

True or false. If false, what is the correct term for the the capitalized word?

A

True

31
Q

Enumerate/state

The 6 Elements of drama:

A
  • Plot
  • Dialogue
  • Characters
  • Theme
  • Spectacle
  • Music/Rhythm
32
Q

Enumerate/state

The 4 Technical elements of drama:

A
  • Scenery
  • Sound
  • Makeup
  • Props