Performing Arts And Artist Vocabulary Quiz!
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Performing arts involve artists using their bodies, hands or voices to give a certain message or entertain the audience. The different types of performing arts include music, opera, dance, drama, and spoken words. In this quiz, you will get to test your memory when it comes to words used in these art forms and what they mean. Do check it out and see how well you do!
- 1.
Which is NOT an artist?
- A.
Playwright
- B.
Poem
- C.
Architect
- D.
Musician
Correct Answer
B. PoemExplanation
A poem is not an artist because it is a form of literary expression, typically written by a poet. While poets can be considered artists, the actual poem itself is a creative work rather than an artist in its own right. In contrast, a playwright is an artist who writes plays, an architect is an artist who designs buildings, and a musician is an artist who creates and performs music.Rate this question:
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- 2.
"Authentic" does NOT mean _________
- A.
Real
- B.
Genuine
- C.
High-quality
- D.
Original
Correct Answer
C. High-qualityExplanation
"Authentic" does not mean "high-quality" because "authentic" refers to something that is genuine, real, or original, while "high-quality" refers to something that is of superior quality or excellence. While something that is authentic may indeed be of high quality, the two terms are not synonymous. Authenticity does not necessarily imply a specific level of quality.Rate this question:
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- 3.
An article was written about a book, film, etc is called __________
- A.
Critic
- B.
Criticism
- C.
Review
- D.
Preview
Correct Answer
C. ReviewExplanation
An article written about a book, film, etc is called a "review". A review provides an evaluation or assessment of the work, discussing its strengths, weaknesses, and overall quality. It often includes the reviewer's opinions and recommendations, helping readers decide whether or not to engage with the book, film, or other media. A review differs from criticism, which typically focuses on analyzing and interpreting the work, and from a preview, which provides a glimpse or preview of what to expect from the work. A critic is someone who writes reviews or engages in the practice of criticism.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The noun form "rehearse" is ______________
- A.
Rehearsion
- B.
Rehearsal
- C.
Rehearsment
- D.
Rehearsness
Correct Answer
B. RehearsalExplanation
The noun form of "rehearse" is "rehearsal."Rate this question:
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- 5.
"The film is set in Japan" means ___________
- A.
The film is about Japan.
- B.
The film was shot in Japan.
- C.
The film was written in Japan.
- D.
The film takes place in Japan.
Correct Answer
D. The film takes place in Japan.Explanation
The phrase "The film is set in Japan" indicates that the film's storyline or events occur in Japan. It does not necessarily imply that the film is about Japan, was shot in Japan, or written in Japan. Instead, it specifically suggests that the film's setting is in Japan.Rate this question:
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- 6.
"Adoption" is a film based on a book.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Adoption is a film based on a book" is false. This means that the film "Adoption" is not based on a book.Rate this question:
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- 7.
"Priceless" _____________
- A.
Is a noun.
- B.
Means something that is very cheap.
- C.
Means something extremely valuable.
- D.
Is not an English word.
Correct Answer
C. Means something extremely valuable.Explanation
The word "priceless" is commonly used to describe something that is extremely valuable or precious. It implies that the item or experience is so valuable that it cannot be assigned a specific price or that its value exceeds any monetary value. Therefore, the correct answer is "means something extremely valuable."Rate this question:
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- 8.
"Nominant" ______________
- A.
Means someone who was suggested for an award.
- B.
Is a synonym for "title".
- C.
Is a verb.
- D.
Is not an English word.
Correct Answer
D. Is not an English word.Explanation
The word "nominant" is not an English word. It does not exist in the English language and therefore does not have any meaning or usage.Rate this question:
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