Republic of the Philippines

Region V
Department of Education
Division of Sorsogon
Batang, Irosin, Sorsogon
Batang Integrated School

THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION (ENGLISH-9)

I. Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer and write the letter of your choice on your paper.
1. The reason for a character's behavior is called:
a. Acting b. Character analysis c. Empathy d. Character motivation
2. Sound effects and background music in a play fall under which technical element?
a. Lighting b. Sound c. Costumes d. Props
3. Which of the following must be included in a play synopsis?
a. The playwright's biography b. A detailed description of all settings
c. The main conflict and resolution d. A list of all dialogue
4. The sequence of events in a drama that includes the beginning, middle, and end is called the:
A. Plot B. Setting C. Theme D. Suspense
5. Which of the following refers to the message or central idea of a drama?
A. Plot B. Theme C. Conflict D. Atmosphere
6. In which part of the drama does the story reach its most intense moment?
A. Exposition B. Climax C. Resolution D. Falling Action
7. Who is the playwright?
a. The main character of the play b. The person who directs the play
c. The person who writes the play d. The person who performs the play
8. In a play synopsis, which of the following is NOT a required element?
a. Exposition b. Author's opinion c. Resolution d. Theme
9. It is the connections and interactions between people that affects the dramatic action.
A. Relationship B. Space C. Plot D. Conflict
10. What is the struggle between opposing forces in a drama called?
A. Suspense B. Atmosphere C. Conflict D. Theme
11. A literary composition to be acted by players on a stage before an audience is called:
A. Characters B. Plot C. Drama D. Setting
12. The climax of a play is:
a. The introduction of characters b. The turning point and most intense moment
c. The resolution of the conflict d. The setting and background details
13. It is the identification and portrayal of a person's values, attitudes, intentions and actions.
A. Role and Character B. Relationships C. Language D. Focus
14. Which element of drama best describes the overall feeling created by the physical space and dramatic
action?
A. Suspense B. Mood and Atmosphere C. Conflict D. Plot
15. The ideas and dramatic meaning, the choice of linguistic expression used to create dramatic action is
called:
A. Focus B. Language C. Time D. Tension
16. Which element of drama refers to the time and place where the story happens?
A. Plot B. Theme C. Setting D. Conflict
17. What do you call the sense of anticipation or conflict within characters or character in relationships?
A. Tension B. Time C. Language D. Focus
18. Used to represent something else to reinforce or extend dramatic meaning.
A. Audience B. Tension C. Space D. Symbol
19. In constructing the body of Synopsis, what 3 aspects should you consider in each scene?
a. Action, Reaction, Decision b. Action, Crisis, Denouement
c. Action, Realization, Decision d. Action, Reaction, Determination
20. What do you call a short play that takes place within a single act.
A. Drama B. One-act play C. Scenery D. Situation
21. Props are used in a drama performance to:
a. Provide background music b. Support the story by giving actors objects to use
c. Help actors project their voice d. Control the lighting
22. Which of the following is NOT a technical element of drama?
a. Lighting b. Sound c. Costumes d. Facial Expressions
23. The use of background music, sound effects, and microphones in a play falls under which technical
element?
a. Scenery/Set b. Props c. Sound d. Acting
24. What technical element involves the design and placement of scenery on stage?
a. Lighting b. Scenery/Set c. Costumes d. Blocking
25. In writing a synopsis, which point of view should you use?
a. First-person (I, me, my) b. Second-person (you, your)
c. Third-person (he, she, they) d. Any of the above
26. What is a synopsis?
a. A brief overview that excludes the ending b. A detailed summary that includes all plot details
c. A list of characters in a play d. A personal review of a story
27. Which element enhances the visual appeal of a character and helps establish their identity?
a. Props b. Costumes c. Acting d. Empathy
28. Which performance element involves an actor’s use of hand and body movements to express emotions?
a. Projection b. Sound c. Nonverbal expression d. Costumes
29. What is the purpose of stage lighting in a drama performance?
a. To create a mood and focus attention b. To add sound effects
c. To determine the script d. To assist in costume changes
30. It is the space of performance and the audience fictional space of the dramatic action.
A. Tension B. Language C. Time D. Space
31. Facial Expression is an example of:
a. Technical Element b. Performance Element c. Set Design d. Lighting
32. It is the non-performance aspect of a play that contributes to the whole production.
a. Technical Element b. Performance Element c. Facial Expression d. Speaking style
33. What is the MAIN difference between a summary and a synopsis?
a. A synopsis is longer than a summary b. A synopsis does not include the ending
c. A synopsis contains all major plot details, including the ending d. A summary is more detailed than
a synopsis
34. It is the proper use of the lungs and diaphragm muscle for maximum capacity and efficiency of breath for
speaking.
a. Diction b. Nonverbal expression c. Projection d. Breath Control
35. Selection and pronunciation of words is called:
a. Diction b. Nonverbal expression c. Projection d. Breath Control
36. The objects used by actors on stage to enhance the storytelling are called:
a. Props b. Costumes c. Makeup d. Lights
37. They are portrayed by actors who speak the dialogue and carry out the action of the play are known as:
A. Setting B. Theme C. Characters D. Suspense
38. Which of these performance elements refers to how well an actor’s voice carries to the audience?
a. Nonverbal expression b. Projection c. Acting d. Breath Control
39. Which part of a play INTRODUCES the characters, time, and setting?
a. Climax b. Exposition c. Falling action d. Resolution
40. In plot, what do you call the final outcome or the ending?
a. Rising Action b. Falling Action c. Climax d. Resolution/Denouement

II. True or False. Write TRUE, if the statement is true. Write FALSE if the statement is false.
41. A synopsis should always be written in past tense to reflect events that have already happened.
42. The protagonist is the main character of the play.
43. In a play synopsis, detailed physical descriptions of characters are required.
44. The falling action consists of events leading to the resolution.
45. The resolution of a play should be left out of the synopsis to keep the reader curious

“The true test of character is what you do when no one is looking”

- John Wooden

Prepared by:
Jamel O. Banta & Joana A. Andes
Practice Teacher
Answer Key: 40. D
1. D 41. FALSE (always present tense)
2. B 42. TRUE
3. C 43. FALSE (detailed physical descriptions are not
4. A required unless they are important to the story)
5. B 44. TRUE
6. B 45. FALSE (the resolution must be included in a
7. C synopsis)
8. B
9. A
10. C
11. C
12. B
13. A
14. B
15. B
16. C
17. A
18. D
19. A
20.B
21. B
22. D
23. C
24. B
25. C
26. B
27. B
28. C
29. A
30. D
31.B
32.A
33.C
34.D
35.A
36.A
37.C
38.B
39.B