5. Script Analysis

Close Reading — Quiz

Test your understanding of close reading with 5 practice questions.

Read the lesson first

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is a primary purpose of annotating a script during close reading in drama?

Question 2

When identifying dramatic devices in a script, what does 'subtext' refer to?

Question 3

Which of these techniques is most effective for extracting actionable performance information from a script?

Question 4

What is the main benefit of identifying literary devices like metaphors or similes during close reading of a drama script?

Question 5

When closely reading a script, what does paying attention to 'stage directions' primarily help a performer understand?