English Flashcards
Who wrote the one-act play titled “his return”?
Percival wilde
In what year was William Ernest Henley Born
1849
Who wrote the poem titled “The Road Not Taken”?
Robert Frost
What was the cause of the death of the poet named Robert Frost?
Complications from ‘prostrate surgery’
Where was the poem titled “invictus” written?
In the hospital
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?
Cold reading
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?
True
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?
True
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?
Boudoir
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?
Eight comedies for LITTLE theaters
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Out of the ____ that covers me.
Night
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For my ____ soul.
Unconquerable
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Under the ____ of a chance
Bludgeonings
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And yet the ____ of the years.
Menace
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I am the master of my ____.
Fate
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Two roads diverged a ____ wood.
Yellow
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To where it bent the ____.
Undergrowth
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Because it was ____ and wanted wear;
Grassy
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In leaves no step had ____ black.
Trodden
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Two roads ____ in a wood, and I—
Diverged
When was Alice Gerstenberg born?
August 2, 1885
What is the name of the butler from the play titled “Fourteen”?
Dunham
Why do you think the play was entitled “Fourteen”?
It pertains to the fourteen chairs and guests.
When was the monologue from the play originally published?
1921
How many main characters are in the play titled “Fourteen”?
3
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?
Acting
SPEAKING pertains to the actors’ speaking skills.
True or false. If false, what is the correct term for the the capitalized word?
True
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?
Falling action
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?
True
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?
True
Enumerate/state
The 6 Elements of drama:
- Plot
- Dialogue
- Characters
- Theme
- Spectacle
- Music/Rhythm
Enumerate/state
The 4 Technical elements of drama:
- Scenery
- Sound
- Makeup
- Props
