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Lite 321: Theatre, Scriptwriting And Performance Question Paper

Lite 321: Theatre, Scriptwriting And Performance

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts In English And Literature (English And Literature)

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
LITE 321: THEATRE, SCRIPTWRITING AND PERFORMANCE
DAY: MONDAY DATE: 30/07/2012
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M. STREAM: Y3S2

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
1. Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
2. Question ONE is compulsory and carries 30 marks. The rest of the questions carry 20 marks
each

SECTION A

Q1. COMPULSORY
a) What is the difference between Drama and Theatre? (5 marks)
b) Define the following:
(i) Tragedy (5 marks)
(ii) Comedy (3 marks)
(iii) Tragicomedy (2 marks)
c) Discuss the role(s) of drama in society using one of the play texts you have covered in this
course unit. (15 marks)

SECTION B

Q2. Discuss the role and effect of the following in a play:
(a) Dialogue (10 marks)
(b) Plot (10 marks)
Illustrate your answer with examples from the play texts you have covered in this course.

Q3.a) Discuss the sources of material for your story in a play.
(20 marks)
b) What is the significance of creating a story first in play scripting?
(20 marks)

Q4.a) What is the difference between a producer and director in a play production?
(5 marks)
b) Discuss the role(s) of a play director. Illustrate your answer with examples from a play you
have covered in this course. (15 marks)

Q5. Write a short scene of a play where you were mistaken for a pickpocket down town.

(20 marks)

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