Examiner:
A. Jooste
LOTUS HIGH SCHOOL
TERM 4 2023
1 Hour
Grade 8
Moderator:
C Abrahams
CREATIVE ARTS
Control Test
50 MARKS
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Please read the instructions carefully before you begin to answer questions.
2. This question paper consists of TWO sections.
SECTION A: DANCE (25)
SECTION B: DRAMA (25)
3. Follow the instructions at the beginning of each section carefully.
4. Number the answers exactly as the questions have been numbered in the question
paper.
5. Write neatly and legibly.
6. The length of answers to contextual questions should be determined by the mark
allocation. Candidates should aim for conciseness and relevance.
SECTION A: DANCE
QUESTION 1: DANCE PERFORMANCE
1.1 Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
(1)
1.1.1 All arm movements require you to have the correct posture.
(1)
1.1.2 Knee bends and rises are exercises to enhance your posture.
(1)
1.1.3 Floor work is done to improve flexibility in your hips, legs and feet.
(1)
1.1.4 Arm placements are important to ensure you maintain you balance.
(1)
1.1.5 The exercise, “kicks in all directions”, allows for freedom of movement in the
legs.
(1)
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QUESTION 2: CONCEPTS
Match column A with column B. Only write down the correct letter.
2.1
2.2
Term
Turns on one leg
Relationships in dance.
2.3
Force
2.4
Partner dancing
2.5
Dance elements
Description
A) Space, force and relationships.
B) How you respond to each other in the
shared space by means of eye contact
and focus.
C) Transfering the weight of one foot to the
other.
D) Changes the energy we put into our
movements.
E) Synchronized and complementary
movements.
QUESTION 3: CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.3
3.4
Mention any 2 careers in dance or related to dance.
(2)
List 3 examples of partner exercises that can be done to express relationships
in dance.
(3)
Provide a reason why articulation of the feet, ankles and knee joints are
important to dancers.
(1)
In your opinion, what are two of the most important factors of dancing in a
group?
(2)
Discuss the meaning of rhythmic variations.
(3)
Critically discuss how symmetry, asymmetry and patterning are used in
space.
(4)
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TOTAL OF SECTION A: 25
SECTION B: DRAMA
QUESTION 4:
4.1
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
4.1.1 A melodrama is an exaggeration in a fantasy world.
(1)
4.1.2 A marionette is a lifeless object used in only musical styles.
(1)
4.1.3 The setting or set tells the audience where the story is taking place.
(1)
4.1.4 The style/genre of the drama will determine whether you will exaggerate your
voice of body movements.
(1)
4.1.5 Creating a polished improvisation will include using different styles to create a
story.
(1)
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QUESTION 5: CONCEPTS
Match column A with column B. Only write down the correct letter.
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
Term
Soap Opera
Comedy and tragedy
Township musical
Opera
5.5
Science fiction
Description
A) Appears to be real, but it’s unlikely
B) The main forms of theatre.
C) Emphasizes characters’ emotions.
D) Always has stereotypical SA characters
in the play.
E) When all the dialogue is sung and not
spoken.
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QUESTION 6: CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS
6.1
List any 3 types of puppets.
(3)
6.2
Identify what the articulators are and explain the function there of.
(3)
6.3
Explain what it means to create a polished improvisation.
(3)
6.4
Describe how an actor creates mood on stage.
(2)
6.5
Critically discuss what indigenous storytelling is and motivate whether it still
has a place in this day and age.
(4)
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TOTAL OF SECTION B: 25
GRAND TOTAL OF PAPER: 50
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Examiner:
A.Jooste
Lotus High
Grade 8
Moderator:
C Abrahams
Term 4 2023
1 Hour
Creative Arts:
Control Test
MEMORANDUM
50 Marks
SECTION A: DANCE
QUESTION 1: DANCE PERFORMANCE
1.2 Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
1.2.1 All arm movements require you to have the correct posture. False
1.2.2 Knee bends and rises are exercises to enhance your posture. False
1.2.3 Floor work is done to improve flexibility in your hips, legs and feet. True
1.2.4 Arm placements are important to ensure you maintain you balance. True
1.2.5 The exercise, “kicks in all directions”, allows for freedom of movement in the
legs. True
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QUESTION 2: CONCEPTS
Match column A with column B. Only write down the correct letter.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Term
Description
Turns on one leg
F) Space, force and relationships.
Relationships in dance.
G) How you respond to each other in the
shared space by means of eye contact
and focus.
Force
H) Transfering the weight of one foot to
the other.
Partner dancing
I) Changes the energy we put into our
movements.
Dance elements
J) Synchronized and complementary
movements.
Answer
C
B
D
E
A
QUESTION 3: CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS
3.1
Mention any 2 careers in dance or related to dance.
(2)
(Accept any 2)
1. Professional dancer
2. Dance teacher
3. Choreographer
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4. Stage manager
5. Costume designer
6. Prop and set designer
7. Lighting technician
8. Publicists
9. Physiotherapist
10. Journalist who writes reviews for dance performances
11. Photographer of dance performances
3.2
List 3 examples of partner exercises that can be done to express relationships
in dance.
(3)
1. lead and follow
2. mirroring
3. action and reaction
3.3
Provide a reason why articulation of the feet, ankles and knee joints are
important to dancers.
(1)
This important for dancers so that they land safely on the ground when
they do jumps.
3.4
In your opinion, what are two of the most important factors of dancing in a
group?
(2)
1. Respect each other’s ideas.
2. Be in time with the music.
3. Remember the dance.
3.3
Discuss the meaning of rhythmic variations.
(3)
(Accept any 3)
Within an exercise you change the timing of the movements to create a
pattern. If you are moving on each beat of the music, there will be no
variation. Variation means that some movements must take longer or shorter
time. This creates a rhythmic pattern.
3.4
Critically discuss how symmetry, asymmetry and patterning are used in
space.
(4)
A dance makes use of symmetry, asymmetry and patterning to move through
space. (Only give 1 mark if a learner mentions “space”)
Symmetry is like a mirror image. The dancers stand opposite sides, but
reflect each other’s movements.
Asymmetry is when dancers do contrasting movements. They do not reflect
each other’s movements. It’s the opposite.
Patterning is when the same movements are repeated and no new moves are
added. The only difference is the direction and the pace.
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Note: Learners must answer on each aspect (symmetry, asymmetry and patterning).
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TOTAL OF SECTION A: 25
SECTION B: DRAMA
QUESTION 4:
4.1
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
4.1.1 A melodrama is an exaggeration in a fantasy world. FALSE
4.1.2 A marionette is a lifeless object used in only musical styles. FALSE
4.1.3 The setting or set tells the audience where the story is taking place. TRUE
4.1.4 The style/genre of the drama will determine whether you will exaggerate your
voice of body movements. TRUE
4.1.5 Creating a polished improvisation will include using different styles to create a
story. TRUE
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QUESTION 5: CONCEPTS
Match column A with column B. Only write down the correct letter.
5.1
Term
Soap Opera
5.2
5.3
Comedy and tragedy
Township musical
5.4
Opera
5.5
Science fiction
Description
F) Appears to be real, but it’s
unlikely
G) The main forms of theatre.
H) Emphasizes characters’
emotions.
I) Always has stereotypical SA
characters in the play.
J) When all the dialogue is sung
and not spoken.
Answer
C
B
D
E
A
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QUESTION 6: CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS
6.1
List any 3 types of puppets.
(3)
(Accept any 3)
1. Hand Puppet
2. Shadow Puppet
3. Ventriloquist's Dummy.
6.2
4. Rod Puppet
5. Finger Puppet.
6. Marionette.
Identify what the articulators are and explain the function there of.
(3)
The lips, teeth and tongue  (1 mark only)
Each vowel sound is shaped differently in our mouths. The articulators
move to create different sounds. 
6.3
Explain what it means to create a polished improvisation.
(3)
Creating a polished improvisation will include using different styles to
create a story. Creating a story within a limited amount of time.
Rehearsing the scene until everyone knows their lines and purpose in
the scene.
6.4
Describe how an actor creates mood on stage.
(2)
Breathing and taking pauses in between your words. As your emotion
and mood changes as a character, your breathing also changes. 
6.5
Critically discuss what indigenous storytelling is and motivate whether it still
has a place in this day and age.
(4)
Award 2 marks if the learner explains indigenous storytelling and 2
marks for their motivation
(Accept any 2)
This is similar to a dramatized prose, but it is not written down.
In SA, storytelling have developed over generations.
Stories about good and evil. Through interactions between human and
non-human characters.
When these indigenous stories are retold, the storyteller makes
spontaneous
changes.
Motivation: (Accept any well discussed answer – mark on merit)
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Storytelling has developed over generations, this is not something that
should just be disregarded. Storytelling is vital in sharing stories about
our forefathers/predecessors before us.
OR
People nowadays seem less interested about history and where they
come from. They would not be interested in stories that has no
relevance on today’s icons, celebrities or any current affair especially
social media related matters.
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TOTAL OF SECTION B: 25
GRAND TOTAL OF PAPER: 50
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