Lesson T4.3.3
T4.3.3 Using intonation, tone, volume, silence and stillness Quiz: KS3 English, Unit 4
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What term describes the rise and fall of pitch in spoken voice?
- Tempo
- Intonation
- Timbre
- Volume
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What does a rising intonation at the end of a spoken sentence usually indicate?
- Deep anger
- Extreme boredom
- Absolute certainty
- A question
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What is the primary effect of deliberate silence during a live performance?
- Ends performance
- Shows forgetting
- Builds tension
- Causes boredom
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What does physical stillness add to a dramatic performance?
- Focuses attention
- Speeds action
- Creates comedy
- Hides actors
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Which vocal choice best helps convey anger in character performance?
- High giggling
- Loud sharp tone
- Slow monotone
- Soft whisper
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What does changing the tone of your voice in a line of dialogue reveal?
- Rhythm
- Attitude
- Volume
- Accent
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What element sets the atmosphere of a scene and guides audience feelings?
- Pitch
- Pace
- Mood
- Projection
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What does a sudden change in volume primarily create in a scene?
- Melody
- Harmony
- Rhythm
- Shock
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Why do performers use word stress in a spoken line?
- Lower pitch
- Highlight meaning
- Hide emotion
- Speed up
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Which vocal and physical combination best shows character nervousness?
- Open posture
- Shaky voice
- Steady pace
- Loud shout
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What term describes the speed at which lines and actions unfold?
- Volume
- Tone
- Pace
- Pitch
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Why might a performer use a deliberate pause before an important line?
- Lower volume
- Breathe deeply
- Build anticipation
- Forget lines
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Which technique helps a voice reach the back of a large hall?
- Whispering softly
- Fast murmuring
- High pitch
- Diaphragm projection
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What does clear and precise pronunciation of each word mean in performance?
- Resonance
- Intonation
- Articulation
- Projection
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Which technique does an actor use to convey verbal irony effectively?
- Contrasting tone
- High pitch
- Fast whispering
- Loud shouting
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What is the effect of a tense, held silence after a dramatic question?
- Increases tension
- Causes laughter
- Speeds action
- Reduces tension
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Which physical sign helps a performer communicate strong personal confidence?
- Shaky hands
- Downcast eyes
- Open posture
- Hunched back
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What vocal feature helps convey grammatical structure when reading poetry aloud?
- Costume
- Lighting
- Intonation
- Gesture
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What performance skill involves directing voice and energy outwards?
- Muttering
- Articulation
- Projection
- Stumbling
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Which vocal delivery best shows a character hiding their true feelings?
- Excited squeal
- Wild screaming
- Flat tone
- Rapid gasp
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