Question 1

Explain how credibility is created in a play and,perhaps using a play with which you are familiar as an example,how it is related,if at all,to your understanding of reality.

Accepted Answer

Credibility in a play is created through a combination of factors such as believable characters, realistic dialogue, and a coherent and logical plot. When these elements come together effectively, the audience is able to suspend their disbelief and become fully immersed in the world of the play.

One example of a play that effectively creates credibility is Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman." The characters in the play, particularly the protagonist Willy Loman, are complex and multi-dimensional, making them feel like real people with genuine struggles and emotions. The dialogue is natural and reflective of the way people actually speak, adding to the authenticity of the characters and their relationships. Additionally, the plot unfolds in a way that feels true to life, with the characters facing relatable challenges and conflicts.

In relation to my understanding of reality, "Death of a Salesman" serves as a powerful reflection of the human experience. The play delves into themes of disillusionment, the pursuit of the American Dream, and the complexities of family dynamics, all of which are deeply rooted in the reality of the human condition. Through its credible portrayal of these themes, the play prompts audiences to reflect on their own lives and the societal pressures that shape their aspirations and relationships.

Overall, credibility in a play is essential for creating a meaningful and impactful theatrical experience. When a play effectively captures the authenticity of human existence, it has the power to resonate with audiences on a profound level and provoke introspection about the realities of their own lives.

Question 2

________ is known for writing plays that integrate complex elements of black history such as Yoruban culture and explorations of the horrors of slavery into the text.

Accepted Answer

A) Suzan-Lori Parks 
B) Annie Baker 
C) Ayad Akhtar 
D) Tarell Alvin McCraney 
A) Suzan-Lori Parks 
B) Annie Baker 
C) Ayad Akhtar 
D) Tarell Alvin McCraney D

Question 3

A play in which events are connected to each other in strict,chronological,cause-effect continuity,and in which dramatic experience attempts to convey a lifelike progression of experience through time,is classified as

Accepted Answer

A) discontinuous in structure and linear in chronology. 
B) continuous in structure and nonlinear in chronology. 
C) not being an imaginative piece of art. 
D) continuous in structure and linear in chronology. 
A) discontinuous in structure and linear in chronology. 
B) continuous in structure and nonlinear in chronology. 
C) not being an imaginative piece of art. 
D) continuous in structure and linear in chronology. D

Question 4

Scenes of conflict are important because

Accepted Answer

A) they make the dialogue dramatic and are highly actable. 
B) these scenes display the playwright's virtuosity and highlight the director's finesse. 
C) such scenes bracket theatrical pauses or breaks,which can accommodate commercials,should the script go to film. 
D) no conflict ever comes naturally. 
A) they make the dialogue dramatic and are highly actable. 
B) these scenes display the playwright's virtuosity and highlight the director's finesse. 
C) such scenes bracket theatrical pauses or breaks,which can accommodate commercials,should the script go to film. 
D) no conflict ever comes naturally.

Question 5

Ayad Akhtar was the most produced playwright of the 2014-2015 American theatre season.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following playwrights made history as the first female Asian American playwright to have her work presented on Broadway?

Accepted Answer

A) Annie Baker 
B) Suzan-Lori Parks 
C) Young Jean Lee 
D) Ayad Akhtar 
A) Annie Baker 
B) Suzan-Lori Parks 
C) Young Jean Lee 
D) Ayad Akhtar

Question 7

________ describes the degree to which a play addresses both of-the-moment and timeless audience concerns.

Accepted Answer

A) Gravity 
B) Intrigue 
C) Pertinence 
D) Flow 
A) Gravity 
B) Intrigue 
C) Pertinence 
D) Flow

Question 8

The audience's demand for internal consistency in a play,in which the characters,the situation,and the theatrical context are combined to generate the action,creates credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The primary reward for a successful playwright is the opportunity to transition to writing for television.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which playwright gained national recognition in 2009 with Circle Mirror Transformation,a play that details acting exercises at a community theatre in a small town?

Accepted Answer

A) Annie Baker 
B) Young Jean Lee 
C) Suzan-Lori Parks 
D) Tarell Alvin McCraney 
A) Annie Baker 
B) Young Jean Lee 
C) Suzan-Lori Parks 
D) Tarell Alvin McCraney

Question 11

All of the following are signs of good characterization EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the character appears as a pawn in the playwright's grand design and exists only to symbolize trivial ideas. 
B) the characters convey the impression that they believe in themselves and in the fundamental rightness of their cause even though other characters or the audience may disagree with that estimation. 
C) even though haunted by self-doubts,the character sustains a belief in himself or herself. 
D) the character conveys the complexities of real human beings. 
A) the character appears as a pawn in the playwright's grand design and exists only to symbolize trivial ideas. 
B) the characters convey the impression that they believe in themselves and in the fundamental rightness of their cause even though other characters or the audience may disagree with that estimation. 
C) even though haunted by self-doubts,the character sustains a belief in himself or herself. 
D) the character conveys the complexities of real human beings.

Question 12

The playwright works with which two fundamental tools?

Accepted Answer

A) the psychology of the characters and the viewpoint of the author 
B) the impact of the social environment and the audience's sense of values 
C) the actors and the set designer 
D) dialogue and physical action 
A) the psychology of the characters and the viewpoint of the author 
B) the impact of the social environment and the audience's sense of values 
C) the actors and the set designer 
D) dialogue and physical action

Question 13

________ is the quality of a play that makes the audience curious to see what will happen next.

Accepted Answer

A) Credibility 
B) Intrigue 
C) Gravity 
D) Pertinence 
A) Credibility 
B) Intrigue 
C) Gravity 
D) Pertinence

Question 14

You are a brand new playwright.Explain how an overheard dialogue can be turned into an interesting scene or even an entire play.Use your imagination!

Accepted Answer

As a brand new playwright, I would appro

Question 15

Writing plays differs from other literary forms in that

Accepted Answer

A) playwrighting occurs only on computers. 
B) plays are written to be performed rather than simply read. 
C) playwrights avoid the use of literary devices such as allusion. 
D) playwrighting is a newer discipline. 
A) playwrighting occurs only on computers. 
B) plays are written to be performed rather than simply read. 
C) playwrights avoid the use of literary devices such as allusion. 
D) playwrighting is a newer discipline.

Question 16

A play that deals with an issue of serious and lasting significance in humanity's spiritual or intellectual life beyond the mere attempt to imitate profundity is said to possess

Accepted Answer

A) credibility. 
B) gravity. 
C) pertinence. 
D) stageability. 
A) credibility. 
B) gravity. 
C) pertinence. 
D) stageability.

Question 17

A play that relates in some fashion to the current personal concerns of the audience is said to possess pertinence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The core element of every play is

Accepted Answer

A) character. 
B) action. 
C) language. 
D) theme. 
A) character. 
B) action. 
C) language. 
D) theme.

Question 19

Speakability requires that spoken dialogue reflect the character's personality,rather than just the author's perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Step one of a fundamental playwriting exercise is writing down

Accepted Answer

A) imagined conversations between groups of people. 
B) excerpts from his/her personal diary. 
C) memorable dialogue from famous playwrights. 
D) overheard conversations. 
A) imagined conversations between groups of people. 
B) excerpts from his/her personal diary. 
C) memorable dialogue from famous playwrights. 
D) overheard conversations.

Explain how credibility is created in a play and,perhaps using a play with which you are familiar as an example,how it is related,if at all,to your understanding of reality.

________ is known for writing plays that integrate complex elements of black history such as Yoruban culture and explorations of the horrors of slavery into the text.

A play in which events are connected to each other in strict,chronological,cause-effect continuity,and in which dramatic experience attempts to convey a lifelike progression of experience through time,is classified as

Scenes of conflict are important because

Ayad Akhtar was the most produced playwright of the 2014-2015 American theatre season.

Which of the following playwrights made history as the first female Asian American playwright to have her work presented on Broadway?

________ describes the degree to which a play addresses both of-the-moment and timeless audience concerns.

The audience's demand for internal consistency in a play,in which the characters,the situation,and the theatrical context are combined to generate the action,creates credibility.

The primary reward for a successful playwright is the opportunity to transition to writing for television.

Which playwright gained national recognition in 2009 with Circle Mirror Transformation,a play that details acting exercises at a community theatre in a small town?

All of the following are signs of good characterization EXCEPT

The playwright works with which two fundamental tools?

________ is the quality of a play that makes the audience curious to see what will happen next.

You are a brand new playwright.Explain how an overheard dialogue can be turned into an interesting scene or even an entire play.Use your imagination!

Writing plays differs from other literary forms in that

A play that deals with an issue of serious and lasting significance in humanity's spiritual or intellectual life beyond the mere attempt to imitate profundity is said to possess

A play that relates in some fashion to the current personal concerns of the audience is said to possess pertinence.

The core element of every play is

Speakability requires that spoken dialogue reflect the character's personality,rather than just the author's perspective.

Step one of a fundamental playwriting exercise is writing down

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What Is a Play

The Actor

Designers and Technicians

The Director

Theatre Traditions

The Modern Theatre

Musical Theatre

Theatre Today

The Audience

The Ancients

The Middle Ages

The Renaissance

The Theatre of Asia

The Royal Era

The Modern Theatre: Realism

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Exam 4: The Playwright

Explain how credibility is created in a play and,perhaps using a play with which you are familiar as an example,how it is related,if at all,to your understanding of reality.

________ is known for writing plays that integrate complex elements of black history such as Yoruban culture and explorations of the horrors of slavery into the text.

A play in which events are connected to each other in strict,chronological,cause-effect continuity,and in which dramatic experience attempts to convey a lifelike progression of experience through time,is classified as

Scenes of conflict are important because

Ayad Akhtar was the most produced playwright of the 2014-2015 American theatre season.

Which of the following playwrights made history as the first female Asian American playwright to have her work presented on Broadway?

________ describes the degree to which a play addresses both of-the-moment and timeless audience concerns.

The audience's demand for internal consistency in a play,in which the characters,the situation,and the theatrical context are combined to generate the action,creates credibility.

The primary reward for a successful playwright is the opportunity to transition to writing for television.

Which playwright gained national recognition in 2009 with Circle Mirror Transformation,a play that details acting exercises at a community theatre in a small town?

All of the following are signs of good characterization EXCEPT

The playwright works with which two fundamental tools?

________ is the quality of a play that makes the audience curious to see what will happen next.

You are a brand new playwright.Explain how an overheard dialogue can be turned into an interesting scene or even an entire play.Use your imagination!

Writing plays differs from other literary forms in that

A play that deals with an issue of serious and lasting significance in humanity's spiritual or intellectual life beyond the mere attempt to imitate profundity is said to possess

A play that relates in some fashion to the current personal concerns of the audience is said to possess pertinence.

The core element of every play is

Speakability requires that spoken dialogue reflect the character's personality,rather than just the author's perspective.

Step one of a fundamental playwriting exercise is writing down

What Is Theatre

What Is a Play

The Actor

Designers and Technicians

The Director

Theatre Traditions

The Modern Theatre

Musical Theatre

Theatre Today

The Audience

The Ancients

The Middle Ages

The Renaissance

The Theatre of Asia

The Royal Era

The Modern Theatre: Realism

The Modern Theatre: Antirealism

Filters