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Say the Right Thing Practice 2: Language, Craft and Response

Concept Check

Question 1mcq

Read the sentence: 'The notice was clear and polite.' In this sentence, what does 'polite' most nearly mean?

A.a type of loud sound

B.a mistake in spelling

C.showing respect in words or behaviour

D.a place on a map

Question 2mcq

In a play script, what is the main purpose of stage directions such as '[whispers]' or '[points to the door]'?

A.They list the meanings of difficult words.

B.They replace all dialogue in the play.

C.They show the page number of the scene.

D.They tell actors how to speak or move during the scene.

Question 3mcq

In a play script, what is the main purpose of stage directions such as '[whispers]' or '[points to the door]'?

A.They tell actors how to speak or move during the scene.

B.They list the meanings of difficult words.

C.They replace all dialogue in the play.

D.They show the page number of the scene.

Question 4mcq

In a play script, what is the main purpose of stage directions such as '[whispers]' or '[points to the door]'?

A.They list the meanings of difficult words.

B.They tell actors how to speak or move during the scene.

C.They replace all dialogue in the play.

D.They show the page number of the scene.

Question 5mcq

Read the sentence: 'The notice was clear and polite.' In this sentence, what does 'polite' most nearly mean?

A.a type of loud sound

B.a mistake in spelling

C.showing respect in words or behaviour

D.a place on a map

Apply and Think

Question 6mcq

In a play script, what is the main purpose of stage directions such as '[whispers]' or '[points to the door]'?

A.They list the meanings of difficult words.

B.They replace all dialogue in the play.

C.They show the page number of the scene.

D.They tell actors how to speak or move during the scene.

Question 7mcq

In a play script, what is the main purpose of stage directions such as '[whispers]' or '[points to the door]'?

A.They tell actors how to speak or move during the scene.

B.They list the meanings of difficult words.

C.They replace all dialogue in the play.

D.They show the page number of the scene.

Question 8mcq

In a play script, what is the main purpose of stage directions such as '[whispers]' or '[points to the door]'?

A.They list the meanings of difficult words.

B.They tell actors how to speak or move during the scene.

C.They replace all dialogue in the play.

D.They show the page number of the scene.

Question 9mcq

Read the sentence: 'The notice was clear and polite.' In this sentence, what does 'polite' most nearly mean?

A.a type of loud sound

B.a mistake in spelling

C.showing respect in words or behaviour

D.a place on a map

Question 10mcq

In a play script, what is the main purpose of stage directions such as '[whispers]' or '[points to the door]'?

A.They list the meanings of difficult words.

B.They replace all dialogue in the play.

C.They show the page number of the scene.

D.They tell actors how to speak or move during the scene.