Practice Using Precise Academic Language - 4.3.2.4 | Unit 4: Staging Realities: Drama and Performance | IB Grade 10 English
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4.3.2.4 - Using Precise Academic Language

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define 'dialogue' in the context of drama.

💡 Hint: Think of how characters interact verbally.

Question 2

Easy

What does 'blocking' mean?

💡 Hint: Consider how actors are positioned during a performance.

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Question 1

What is the term for the emotional release felt by the audience during a performance?

  • Catastrophe
  • Catharsis
  • Climax

💡 Hint: Think about moments in theater that make viewers cry or feel relieved.

Question 2

True or False: Subtext refers only to the literal meaning of the dialogue.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how characters might feel different than what they say.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Choose a dramatic text you are familiar with. Analyze a key scene focusing on dialogue, subtext, and blocking while discussing how these contribute to the overall themes. Structure your response using precise academic language.

💡 Hint: Break down each part of the analysis, focusing on what the characters say, how they say it, and where they are positioned.

Question 2

Write an analytical commentary on a chosen soliloquy, highlighting its emotional impact and the subtext within. Be sure to include the context of the play to support your points.

💡 Hint: Remember to clarify how the audience experiences catharsis through the soliloquy.

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