Directing Mid

Question 1

by the end of a good story, the writer or storyteller should have proven their _____ to be _____

Answer 1

premise/true

Question 2

why is it important for character to have a stake in the outcome of a story?

Answer 2

prevents compromise

Question 3

true or false: according to Egri, it is possible in a good story for the hero and villain to reach a compromise

Answer 3

false

Question 4

another way to describe the synthesis equation is

Answer 4

Unity of opposites

Question 5

accoring to dialetical thinking, a change occurs when something encounters its

Answer 5

opposites

Question 6

complete the following equation:
synthesis = thesis +

Answer 6

antithesis

Question 7

Dialectics is a concept of logic dating all the way back to ancient Greece, where the word meant-

Answer 7

Conversation

Question 8

according to Egri, the only thing constant in the world and all of humanity is what?

Answer 8

change

Question 9

complete the following equation: Character = physiology + sociology + psychology +

Answer 9

environment

Question 10

true of false: each factor in the character bone structure helps create a unique character that responds differently to obstacles

Answer 10

true

Question 11

why is it important for a storyteller to write bone structures for their main characters?

Answer 11

details of their lives influence a character’s decisions

Question 12

why is environment important to Egri’s ideas about character development

Answer 12

it is a catalyst for character change

Question 13

how or when is premise revealed in a story

Answer 13

it should be seamlessly integrated

Question 14

all of the following are reasons why premise is important to story except

Answer 14

it explains the story’s context

Question 15

which of the following is an example of a strong premise?

Answer 15

bragging leads to humiliation

Question 16

true or false: a story’s premise doesnt have to be true, nor does the writer have to believe it

Answer 16

false

Question 17

what are the three parts to a story’s premise?

Answer 17

Character, conflict, ending

Question 18

according to Egri, what drives the plot and action of a story?

Answer 18

character

Question 19

the seminal work of Lagos Egri, which details his ideas about dramatic storytelling, is called.

Answer 19

Art of Dramatic Writing

Question 20

Aristotle’s ideas about drama emphasized ______ above other elements of story, but Lagos Egri felt that the elements of a story spring from ____

Answer 20

plot/character

Question 21

____________________ have 3 dimensions:

1) Physiology
2) Sociology
3) Psychology

These three dimensions can provide the reason for every phase of human conduct. They must be known, but need not be mentioned. They come through in the behavior of the character, not in any expository material about them.

Answer 21

tridimensional characters

Question 22

The physical make-up of a character.

EX: Sex, Age, Height and Weight, Appearance, Defects, etc.

Answer 22

Physiology

Question 23

The social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior in a character.

EX: Class, Occupation, Education, Home Life, Religion, Race, Political Affiliations, Hobbies, etc.

Answer 23

Sociology

Question 24

The science of mind and behavior; how people behave, think and feel.

EX: Morals, Temperament, Frustrations, Ambitions, Attitude Toward Life, Philosophies, Abilities, Complexes, IQ, etc.

Answer 24

Psychology

Question 25

Is a character's reaction to a conflict in which they are involved. A character can _______ through making the correct move, as well as the incorrect one — but they must _______, if they are to be a real character.

Answer 25

Growth

Question 26

A Character must have the _________, the stamina, and the _______ to carry the narrative to its logical conclusion. Each character has a well-defined premise in life. They know what they want — and fight for it. A "weak character" is one who, for any reason, cannot make a decision to act.

Answer 26

Strength off Will

Question 27

Is the Protagonist; the character who creates conflict and makes the story move forward. The Pivotal Character knows what they want. They must not merely desire something. They must want it so badly that they will destroy themselves or be destroyed in the effort to attain their goal. Uncompromising Characters in pursuit of their goals, wants, desires, but most importantly, their needs

Answer 27

pivotal character

Question 28

Is necessarily as strong and, in time, as ruthless as the pivotal character. A fight is interesting only if the fighters are evenly matched.

Answer 28

Antagonist

Question 29

Is one of the reasons for Rising Conflict in any play. __________________ demands well-defined and uncompromising characters in opposition, moving from one pole toward another through conflict. Well defined, strong, uncompromising characters in conflict commensurate to the movement of the play.

Answer 29

Orchestration

Question 30

The intensity of the ___________ will be determined by the strength of will of the three-dimensional individual who is the protagonist. In ___________ we are forced to reveal ourselves. It seems that self-revelation of others or ourselves holds a fatal fascination for everyone. Without _________, life would not be possible on earth, or, for that matter, anywhere in the universe. The technique of writing is only a replica of the universal law which governs an atom or a constellation above us.

Answer 30

conflict

Question 31

Conflict that does not move, change, or develop characters. Attributed to "badly orchestrated characters".

Answer 31

static conflict

Question 32

Conflict that irrationally jumps to jurassic levels with lightning speed, without any logical transitions or progressions in thought, tension, or drama. Attributed to "badly orchestrated characters".

Answer 32

Jumping conflict

Question 33

Conflict where the progression is understandable, logical, and entertaining. Attributed to "well-orchestrated", three-dimensional characters, who are both determined and uncompromising in reaching their goals.

Answer 33

rising conflict

Question 34

The promise of future conflict. Is not conflict yet, but we as the audience are eagerly waiting for the fulfillment of the promise of it.

Answer 34

Foreshadowing conflict

Question 35

That point in which a character must make momentous decision; one that constitutes a turning point in the character's life. Often, the Key Incident/Plot Point #1

Answer 35

point of attack

Question 36

The element which keeps the story moving without any breaks, jumps, or gaps. _____________ connects seemingly unconnected elements, such as winter and summer, love and hate. Without _____________, there cannot be development or growth. _____________ must be present to make a three-dimensional character believable. The lack of, produces melodrama.

Answer 36

transition

Question 37

Human values remain the same if they grow naturally out of the forces around them. In order to construct three-dimensional characters, we must strive to attain thorough knowledge of the customs, morals, philosophy, art, and language of that time. If you know the principles, you will be a better craftsman and artist. The _____________________________ will be ________ if you realize that your characters in their physical, sociological, and psychological dimensions.

Answer 37

timelines of the story

Question 38

How a character chooses in a true dilemma is a powerful expression of his _______ and of the world in which he lives

Answer 38

humanity

Question 39

Character finds 2 things undesirable, wants neither, but must choose 1

Answer 39

Choice between lesser of 2 evils

Question 40

Character finds 2 things desirable, he wants both, but circumstances force them to choose only 1

Answer 40

Choice between irreconcilable goods

Question 41

True choice occurs in which 2 situations?

Answer 41

1. Choice between irreconcilable goods 2. Choice between lesser of 2 evils

Question 42

True character can only be expressed through choice in _____________

Answer 42

dilemma

Question 43

What one believes they want is the ____ of what they actually but unwillingly wants

Answer 43

Anti-thesis

Question 44

Unconscious intent of the character, the inner problem, the true deep character, the "selfish" part of the motive

Answer 44

Unconscious desire

Question 45

Protagonist has a need/ goal and knows it

Answer 45

Conscious desire

Question 46

When ________ and ______ match, the role becomes repetitive with predictable behaviors

Answer 46

characterization and true character

Question 47

Expressed through choice in dilemma, key to the character, behind the disrespect is motivation

Answer 47

true character

Question 48

________ is our source of characterizations

Answer 48

observation

Question 49

The sum of observable qualities: physical appearance, mannerisms, style of speech, gestures, sexuality, age, IQ, occupation, values, attitude, personality, where they live, how they live

Answer 49

Characterization

Question 50

A character is not a ___________

Answer 50

human being

Question 51

What are the 2 primary aspects to character?

Answer 51

1. Characterization 2. True Character

Question 52

Likable

Answer 52

Sympathetic

Question 53

"Like me"

Answer 53

Empathetic

Question 54

The protagonist must be _____, he may or may not be ________

Answer 54

Empathetic, sympathetic

Question 55

The audience's emotional involvement is self by the _____________

Answer 55

glue of empathy

Question 56

Situations the character finds themselves in the choices the character has in those situations and the decisions the character makes between these choices

Answer 56

premise

Question 57

Antagonist must be _______ as protagonist

Answer 57

as strong

Question 58

The protagonist and antagonist must be ________ for each other

Answer 58

dangerous foes

Question 59

A good pivotal character must have something _____________

Answer 59

very vital at stake

Question 60

A pivotal character must not merely desire something, he must _____ it so badly that he will destroy or be destroyed in the effort to attain his goal

Answer 60

want

Question 61

Those who have no power to put up a fight and cannot make a decision to act

Answer 61

weak character

Question 62

A character's reaction to a conflict in which he is involved

Answer 62

growth

Question 63

The meaning of a word will go through innumerable metamorphoses, according to the ________, ___________, and __________ under which it is used

Answer 63

pace, climate, condition

Question 64

a character is in

Answer 64

constant changes

Question 65

No one escapes the effect of a __________

Answer 65

shortcoming

Question 66

If we wish to understand the action of any individual, we must look at the ________ which compels him to act as he does

Answer 66

motivation

Question 67

We must know _____ man is as he is, why his character is ____________, and ______ he wishes it or no

Answer 67

why, constantly changing, why

Question 68

What are the 3 dimensions that every object has?

Answer 68

Depth, height, width

Question 69

_______ is the fundamental material we are forced to work with

Answer 69

character

Question 70

Hungarian playwright and author of the Art of Dramatic Writing

Answer 70

Lajos Egri

Question 71

Writers work from intuition and ___________ the work to maintain a narrative logic between ____________, ______________, why they do what they do, and __________________

Answer 71

Analyze, who the character is, why/ what they want, feel the way they feel

Question 72

Character action leads to _________

Answer 72

events

Question 73

Vessel that contains Aristotle's complete action, Stanislavski's Through-line or super objective, Egri's premise and Mckee's Spine

Answer 73

character