JSS2 Third Term Creative Arts Past Questions and Answers

20 JSS2 Third Term Creative Arts Questions with options and answers:

 

Question: Which art movement, characterized by geometric shapes and primary colors, emerged in the early 20th century?

 

A) Cubism

B) Abstract Expressionism

C) Fauvism

D) Constructivism

Answer: D) Constructivism

 

Question: In literature, what is the term for the repetition of consonant sounds at the end of words in a line of poetry?

 

A) Alliteration

B) Assonance

C) Consonance

D) Rhyme

Answer: C) Consonance

 

Question: What is the term for a style of dance that emerged in African-American communities and incorporates elements of jazz, tap, and ballet?

 

A) Hip-hop dance

B) Contemporary dance

C) Swing dance

D) Breakdance

Answer: C) Swing dance

 

Question: In drama, what is the term for a humorous play that often satirizes society?

 

A) Comedy

B) Tragedy

C) Farce

D) Melodrama

Answer: A) Comedy

 

Question: What is the primary function of a libretto in opera?

 

A) Composing music

B) Designing costumes

C) Writing the script

D) Choreographing dance

Answer: C) Writing the script

 

Question: Which artistic movement in the visual arts sought to depict scenes exactly as they appeared in everyday life?

 

A) Realism

B) Romanticism

C) Baroque

D) Rococo

Answer: A) Realism

 

Question: In music, what is the term for a gradual increase in volume?

 

A) Crescendo

B) Decrescendo

C) Forte

D) Piano

Answer: A) Crescendo

 

Question: What is the term for a literary device where a word imitates the sound it represents?

 

A) Onomatopoeia

B) Hyperbole

C) Simile

D) Metaphor

Answer: A) Onomatopoeia

 

Question: In visual arts, what is the term for a technique that involves cutting and pasting materials to create a composition?

 

A) Collage

B) Mosaic

C) Sculpture

D) Printmaking

Answer: A) Collage

 

Question: What is the term for a type of poem with five lines, often focusing on nature and emotions?

 

A) Sonnet

B) Limerick

C) Haiku

D) Epic

Answer: B) Limerick

 

Question: Which dance form involves intricate footwork and rhythmic body movements and originated in Spain?

 

A) Ballet

B) Tango

C) Flamenco

D) Breakdance

Answer: C) Flamenco

 

Question: In literature, what is the term for a figure of speech where a part represents the whole or vice versa?

 

A) Metaphor

B) Synecdoche

C) Simile

D) Irony

Answer: B) Synecdoche

 

Question: What is the purpose of a prologue in drama or literature?

 

A) Introduce the main characters

B) Set the stage for the story

C) Conclude the plot

D) Provide a humorous twist

Answer: B) Set the stage for the story

 

Question: In music, what is the term for the speed at which a piece is played?

 

A) Dynamics

B) Tempo

C) Pitch

D) Harmony

Answer: B) Tempo

 

Question: Which visual arts movement emphasized the use of everyday objects in artistic creations and emerged in the 1950s?

 

A) Pop Art

B) Abstract Expressionism

C) Dadaism

D) Surrealism

Answer: A) Pop Art

 

Question: What is the term for a poem that mourns the loss of someone or something?

 

A) Ode

B) Elegy

C) Sonnet

D) Ballad

Answer: B) Elegy

 

Question: In theater, what is the purpose of a stage manager?

 

A) Designing costumes

B) Directing the actors

C) Operating lights and sound

D) Writing the script

Answer: C) Operating lights and sound

 

Question: What is the term for a literary device where contradictory words are used in close proximity for emphasis?

 

A) Paradox

B) Irony

C) Alliteration

D) Metaphor

Answer: A) Paradox

 

Question: Which form of art involves creating images by carving or engraving on a hard surface?

 

A) Printmaking

B) Photography

C) Painting

D) Sculpture

Answer: A) Printmaking

 

Question: What is the term for a musical composition for a full orchestra, typically in four movements?

 

A) Concerto

B) Symphony

C) Overture

D) Sonata

Answer: B) Symphony.

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