Question

how are stage and film versions of a drama similar?
○ the viewer must infer the mood from the lighting and sound effects.
○ the viewer must envision the way the characters look and sound.
○ the viewer must imagine the setting.
○ the viewer must visualize the action.

Explanation:

To determine the similarity between stage and film drama versions, analyze each option:

• Option 1: In both stage and film, mood is conveyed through lighting (e.g., stage lighting design, film lighting) and sound effects (e.g., stage sound cues, film soundtracks), so viewers infer mood from these.
• Option 2: In film, characters' looks/sounds are visible/audible; in stage, they are also visible/audible (actors on stage). Viewers don't "envision" as they can see/hear directly, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: In both, settings are physically present (stage sets, film sets/locations), so viewers don't "imagine" the setting. Incorrect.
• Option 4: In both, action is visible (actors performing on stage, actors performing in film), so viewers don't "visualize" the action. Incorrect.

Answer:

The viewer must infer the mood from the lighting and sound effects.