Question

Read the following passage carefully and choose the option you consider the most appropriate.

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.


Q6. It is stated in the reading that ___________.
a) acting and costumes are secondary to music in musical theatre
b) many people find musical theater are not captivating than opera
c) dance in musical theater is as important as it is in opera
d) an opera requires a huge orchestra as well as a large choir

Q7. It is pointed out in the reading that opera ______
a) is the most complex of all the performing arts
b) is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra
c) is a high-budget production
d)is often performed in Asia

Q8. We can understand from the reading that _____.
a) people are not captivated more by opera than musical theatre
b) drama in opera is more important than the music
c) Orchestras in operas can’t vary considerably in size
d) musical theatre relies above all on dance

Q9. Find the antonym for the word ‘full’ from the passage.
a) hopeful
b) empty
c) loaded
d) filled

Q10. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater (True/False)
a) True
b) False

Answer 1

Answer:

6-d: an opera requires a huge orchestra as well as a large choir

7-b: is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra.

8-b: drama in opera is more important than the music.

9-b:- The antonym of full is 'empty'.

10- The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater- True.

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