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How are stage and film versions of a drama similar? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
The viewer must imagine the setting.
B
The viewer must infer the characters’ emotions and motivations from the actors’ portrayals.
C
The viewer must visualize the action.
D
The viewer must infer the mood from lighting and sound effects.
E
The viewer must interpret the setting to understand the story’s context.
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What are the advantages of reading a play instead of watching it or listening to it? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Readers can interpret stage directions.
B
Readers can review scenes and dialogue.
C
Readers can envision different interpretations.
3

Why might a director or screenwriter make changes to the original version of a story? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
to add action and excitement
B
to remove scenes that seem unnecessary to the plot or the overall theme
C
to cut the story to an appropriate length for a radio, film, or TV version
D
to update an older story for a modern-day audience
E
to simplify the story and avoid confusion
4

How might an audio recording reflect the setting in this passage? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
With sound effects of clanging pans
B
With the characters’ tones of voice
C
With the reading of stage directions
D
With sound effects of footsteps
5

How would a film version most likely indicate the characters’ emotions during this scene?

A
by showing various props
B
by showing facial expressions
C
by showing the costumes
6

Where should the camera focus if the director wants to emphasize the women’s emotions?

A
The men’s actions
B
Close-ups of the men
C
Close-ups of the women
7

Which of the following did you include in your answer? Check any of the boxes that apply.

A
reasons why one medium will be better to use for this passage
B
an explanation of how the setting will be portrayed or described
C
an explanation of how the characters will be developed
D
an explanation of how the stage directions will be used, if at all

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Unit Test Answers — NC-English Language Arts 11