Lesson C1.1.1
C1.1.1 Choice of stimuli (textual, visual, aural, abstract) Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Drama, Unit 1
20 questions
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Lesson C1.1.1, Choice of stimuli (textual, visual, aural, abstract): 20 multiple choice questions for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Drama (1DR0), Unit 1: Devising, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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Which four stimulus types are officially listed for GCSE Drama devising?
- Vocal, physical, spatial, dynamic
- Historical, political, social, cultural
- Textual, visual, aural, abstract
- Prose, poetry, drama, media
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How many separate pieces of stimulus should a teacher choose for a devised piece?
- Up to five pieces
- Exactly one piece
- One to three pieces
- Between two and four
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Which stimulus type does a piece of music or a soundscape belong to?
- Visual
- Textual
- Abstract
- Aural
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Which stimulus type covers a single word, a theme or a mood?
- Textual
- Abstract
- Aural
- Visual
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Which example is given of an aural stimulus?
- A soundscape
- A single theme word
- A painting
- A factual letter
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Which material must stimulus material never include for GCSE Drama?
- Recordings of live theatre
- Newspaper articles
- Musical recordings
- Poetry collections
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What must every chosen stimulus material ensure students can achieve?
- Stage lighting
- Full marks
- Costume design
- Assessment Objectives
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Which stimulus type is a novel extract, a poem or a story?
- Abstract
- Textual
- Aural
- Visual
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A group explores the feeling of being watched as its starting point. Which stimulus type does this idea fall under?
- Abstract
- Aural
- Textual
- Visual
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A group uses a poem, a piece of music and a mood word. How many stimulus types does the group use?
- Five
- Three
- Two
- Four
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Why does the specification state that stimulus material must be age appropriate?
- Avoid unnecessary offence
- Reduce rehearsal time
- Ensure easy memorisation
- Lower production costs
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Why is using a professional stage production recording as a stimulus prohibited?
- Copyright is too expensive
- It lacks visual elements
- Live theatre is excluded
- It is too short
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Which stimulus category does a photograph of a decaying Victorian hospital fall into?
- Visual
- Abstract
- Aural
- Textual
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A group's stimulus is a short story. Which stimulus type is this?
- Textual
- Aural
- Abstract
- Visual
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A teacher chooses a theme of hope and a textual story. Which two stimulus types are these?
- Textual and visual
- Abstract and textual
- Aural and abstract
- Visual and aural
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A group is given an artefact, a piece of music and the word freedom. Which type does the artefact fall into?
- Abstract
- Textual
- Visual
- Aural
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What is the primary rule a group using abstract stimuli must check?
- Includes a clear narrative
- Meets Assessment Objectives
- Contains spoken dialogue
- Uses historical facts
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Why must a stimulus allow students to analyse both process and performance?
- To design costumes
- To write a script
- To choose music
- To evaluate final work
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What key factor should be weighed most when choosing material for mixed-age groups?
- Length of script
- Cost of licensing
- Complexity of set
- Avoiding unnecessary offence
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Which stimulus type is a film or an artefact?
- Abstract
- Textual
- Visual
- Aural
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