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Test 2 Flashcards

1
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Who was responsible for the first copyright law?

A

Beau Marchais

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2
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What does it mean for something to be in public domain?

A

Anyone can use it and they do not need to pay royalties

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3
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What is expressionism?

A

Non-realistic art

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4
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What is neoclassicism?

A

Strict rules art

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5
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What does a writer hate?

A

Writer’s block

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6
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What did Aristotle write?

A

Poetics

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7
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What is exposition?

A

Revealing of pervious scenes

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8
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What is intrigue plot?

A

The plot is linear

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9
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What is episodic plot?

A

The plot is nonlinear

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10
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What is a monologue?

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A long, tedious speech by one person during a conversation.

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11
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What is a soliloquy?

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an act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.

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12
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What is the purpose of a confidant?

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To pour out the heart of the lead character

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13
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What is diciton?

A

The words intended to be spoken by characters

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14
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What is melody?

A

Overall sound of the play

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15
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What is spectacle?

A

The totality of visual elements

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16
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Latest possible time to arrive to the theatre?

A

15 mins before

17
Q

What is a headliner?

A

Lead actor whose purpose is to sell tickets

18
Q

What is the demographic of theater goalers?

A

College education old white women wealthy

19
Q

What is a curtain call?

A

Actors come out on the stage

20
Q

Reasons for less people going to the theatre?

A

Lack of leisure time and competition

21
Q

What is the rule of three?

A

Everything of importance must be said three times

22
Q

What are producers?

A

The theatrical cataylists

23
Q

First for-profit theatre?

A

Red Lion

24
Q

What is an actor-manager?

A

Does the lead role and handles the producing

25
Q

What is the tax code for non-profit?

A

501-C3

26
Q

Name of someone who gives money to a commercial theater is called?

A

Investor

27
Q

Broadway in London?

A

West End

28
Q

Requirements of a Broadway theatre?

A

499+ seats and must be located between 42nd and 50th street

29
Q

What is the AEA?

A

Union for theatre actors

30
Q

First commercial producer?

A

Phillilp Winslow

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