Question 1: Explain why it is important to warm up your voice before performing. Provide two reasons.

Answer: Warming up prepares your vocal cords, helping to prevent injury, and improves your voice clarity and control during performance.

Question 2: Describe three techniques you can use to improve your voice projection when speaking on stage.

Answer: Techniques include: 1) Breathing deeply from the diaphragm, 2) Speaking with a clear and steady voice, 3) Using your chest voice to add volume.

Question 3: What is 'intonation' in vocal performance, and why is it important?

Answer: Intonation is the rise and fall of the pitch of your voice. It is important because it helps convey emotion and meaning in your speech.

Question 4: Identify two ways to express emotion through your voice during a performance.

Answer: Using variations in pitch and volume, and changing your pace or speed of speaking.

Question 5: Describe how you would use your facial expressions to support your vocal delivery during a dramatic scene.

Answer: Facial expressions should match the emotion of the scene, such as frowning for sadness or raising eyebrows for surprise, to enhance vocal expression.

Question 6: Sketch a diagram of a basic microphone setup and label the key parts that help amplify your voice.

Answer: A simple sketch should include a microphone, a stand, and an amplifier or speaker, with labels for each component.

Question 7: Draw a person performing a monologue. Indicate with arrows and labels how they should open their mouth, position their hands, and use their posture to enhance their vocal delivery.

Answer: The sketch should show an open mouth, hands either relaxed or expressive, and a confident posture with shoulders back and head upright.

Question 8: List three exercises you can do to improve your diction and clarity when speaking on stage.

Answer: Tongue twisters, exaggerating mouth movements while practicing, and reading aloud slowly then gradually increasing speed.

Question 9: Explain the difference between volume and pitch, and give an example of when to adjust each during a performance.

Answer: Volume is how loud or soft your voice is; pitch is how high or low your voice sounds. For example, increase volume to reach the back of the room, and change pitch to show excitement or seriousness.

Question 10: Describe a scenario where changing your vocal tone can help convey a character’s mood, and explain how you would do it.

Answer: In a scene where a character is angry, speak in a louder, harsher tone with a sharper pitch; for sadness, speak softly with a slow, gentle tone.

Question 11: Reflect on your own vocal strengths and areas for improvement. Write one goal to work on for your next performance.

Answer: Example: I will practice varying my pitch more to make my character sound more expressive.