Origin of drama - JSS1 Cultural and Creative Art Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What are the three main origins of drama?
Mimesis, Ritual, and Storytelling
Music, Dance, and Art
Poetry, Prose, and Fiction
Which element of drama involves the imitation of reality?
Dialogue
Action
Mimesis
What role does the audience play in dramatic presentations?
Observing and reacting to the performance
Directing the actors
Providing background music
Which aspect helps establish the time period and cultural context of a story?
Stage design
Costumes and props
Audience feedback
Which element of drama involves the spoken interactions between characters?
Action
Stage
Dialogue
What is the primary function of the stage in a dramatic presentation?
Providing seating for the audience
Serving food and beverages
Acting as a platform for performers
Which element contributes to the visual backdrop of a story?
Audience reactions
Stage
Dialogue
What emotional responses can drama evoke from audiences?
Hunger and thirst
Laughter and sadness
Sleepiness and boredom
Which origin of drama involves symbolic actions and ceremonies?
Mimesis
Ritual
Storytelling
What aspect of drama helps in the portrayal of characters and setting?
Audience size
Music selection
Costumes and props