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90 Min
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0–10
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5 Blocks
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Madrid PAU Performing Arts II (UCM 2026) tests 2º Bachillerato students on dramatic structure, history of theatre, acting systems (Stanislavski, Meyerhold, Lecoq), stage architecture and lighting design, and analytical tools for live and audiovisual performances.
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1In Aristotelian dramatic theory, what term refers to the artistic imitation of human action and life?
A.Mimesis
B.Catharsis
C.Anagnorisis
D.Hamartia
Explanation: In Aristotle's Poetics, mimesis defined dramatic art as the creative representation or imitation of human actions, emotions, and life choices rather than mere literal copying. Aristotle asserted that human beings possess an innate instinct for imitation through which learning and aesthetic pleasure occur.
2What emotional outcome does Aristotle attribute to classical tragedy, involving the purging of pity and fear in the spectator?
A.Catharsis
B.Peripeteia
C.Hubris
D.Isorhythm
Explanation: Catharsis is the emotional release or cleansing of pity (eleos) and fear (phobos) produced in the audience by witnessing the hero's suffering in tragedy. Through catharsis, the spectator achieves psychological equilibrium and moral renewal.
3Which three unities were canonized by Neoclassical dramatic theorists based on interpretations of Aristotle's Poetics?
A.Unity of Action, Time, and Place
B.Unity of Theme, Dialogue, and Spectacle
C.Unity of Character, Scenography, and Lighting
D.Unity of Verse, Music, and Dance
Explanation: The three Neoclassical unities mandate that a play must feature one single main storyline (Action), take place within a single 24-hour period (Time), and occur in a single physical location or setting (Place).
4What dramatic concept denotes the fatal flaw, error of judgment, or misstep committed by a tragic protagonist?
A.Hamartia
B.Soliloquy
C.Apelación
D.Gestus
Explanation: Hamartia is the internal vulnerability, intellectual error, or moral mistake of a tragic protagonist (such as Oedipus or Macbeth) that initiates their downfall. It ensures that the tragic hero's fate stems from human agency rather than pure malice.
5The moment in a tragic plot when a character moves from ignorance to critical knowledge or self-awareness is called:
A.Anagnorisis
B.Deus ex machina
C.Subtext
D.Proscenium
Explanation: Anagnorisis is the dramatic revelation or discovery wherein the hero recognizes their true identity, the identity of another, or the reality of their tragic predicament, often accompanying the plot's reversal.
6What term describes a sudden, dramatic reversal of fortune or change in circumstances for the protagonist?
A.Peripeteia
B.Denouement
C.Epitasis
D.Prosody
Explanation: Peripeteia occurs when an action produces the exact opposite effect of what was intended, resulting in a sudden shift from prosperity to ruin or vice versa. Aristotle considered the combination of peripeteia and anagnorisis the hallmark of complex plots.
7Overweening pride, insolence, or defiance of moral and divine boundaries by a dramatic character is known as:
A.Hubris
B.Katharsis
C.Dramaturgy
D.Proxemics
Explanation: Hubris is excessive arrogance or self-confidence that leads a character to transgress ethical norms or challenge the authority of gods and fate. It frequently triggers divine retribution (Nemesis).
8In semiotic theatre analysis, Tadeusz Kowzan identified how many distinct theatrical sign systems produced by actor and environment?
A.13
B.5
C.20
D.8
Explanation: Tadeusz Kowzan classified performance signs into 13 distinct categories spanning spoken word, intonation, facial expression, gesture, movement, makeup, hairstyle, costume, prop, decor, lighting, music, and sound effects.
9What key distinction separates 'texto dramático' (dramatic text) from 'texto espectacular' (performance text)?
A.Dramatic text is the written script, while performance text encompasses the total sensory reality of live staging.
B.Dramatic text refers to non-literary improvisations, while performance text is strictly published poetry.
C.Dramatic text includes only stage directions, while performance text contains actor monologues.
D.Dramatic text is intended for screen read-throughs, while performance text is designed for opera only.
Explanation: Dramatic text (texto dramático) consists of written dialogue and stage directions (acotaciones). Performance text (texto espectacular) is the ephemeral, multidimensional assembly of lighting, movement, sound, set, and live acting during actual staging.
10Which dramatic speech convention involves a character speaking their private thoughts aloud while alone on stage?
A.Soliloquy
B.Aside (Aparte)
C.Chorus strophe
D.Stichomythia
Explanation: A soliloquy is a spoken monologue delivered by a character who is alone on stage (or believes themselves to be alone), directly articulating internal dilemmas, plans, or philosophical reflections to the audience.
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