Question

question 3 of 10
which statement about the tempest best illustrates the effects of character depiction on a productions tone?
a. if the production were staged as a musical, calibans costume would be unassuming.
b. if the production were staged as a childs puppet show, the background music used while characters spoke would be lighthearted.
c. if the production were staged in a crime - filled urban setting, the stage would be dark, with characters hiding in the shadows.
d. if ariel were portrayed as a beast, the feel of the production would be much more menacing.

Explanation:

The question asks about the effect of character - depiction on tone. Option D specifically mentions how portraying Ariel as a beast would change the feel (tone) of the production to be more menacing. Options A, B, and C focus on other aspects like costume in a musical (A), background music in a puppet - show (B), and stage setting in a crime - filled urban setting (C), rather than character depiction and its impact on tone.

Answer:

D. If Ariel were portrayed as a beast, the feel of the production would be much more menacing.