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WGU D695 Elementary Fine Arts Methods – Western Governors
University – 2026–2027 Objective Assessment (OA) Study Guide
with Actual Questions and Answers Graded A+
Introduction
This study guide covers the key concepts, terminology,
instructional strategies, and assessment content for the WGU D695
Elementary Fine Arts Methods Objective Assessment. It includes
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comprehensive practice questions and answers on music, visual
arts, dance, drama, arts integration, the creative process, National
Core Arts Standards, differentiation, Universal Design for Learning
(UDL), Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and inclusive
instructional practices. The material is organized to reinforce
essential concepts and support effective preparation for the OA
exam.
Exam Questions and Answers
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24.What describes something that is part of the body within a
dance, one of the five main components of a dance?
A.Rhythmic patterns
B.Phrasing
C.Alignment
D.Pathway--- correct precise answer --- C. Alignment
25.Which dance is an African American dance form that originated
during the era of slavery?
A.Juba
B.Bop
C.Shae Shae
D.Twist--- correct precise answer --- A. Juba
26.What is the name given to a performance dance style with
energetic and rhythmic movements, including isolation,
syncopation, and improvisation?
A.Tango
B.Waltz
C.Jazz
D.Tap--- correct precise answer --- C. Jazz
27.What is one of the 14 fundamental characteristics common to all
drama performances?
A.Form
B.Texture
C.Shape
D.Situation--- correct precise answer --- D. Situation
28.What is meant by movement within a dramatic production?
A.The circumstances leading to conflict between characters
B.The physical actions and gestures performed by characters
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C.The differences that create interest and conflict
D.The buildup of conflict leading to the story's climax--- correct
precise answer --- B. The physical actions and gestures performed
by characters
29.What describes language as one of the 14 main characteristics of
drama?
A.The part assumed by an actor in the play
B.The speech used by characters to express thoughts and emotions
C.The connections between the individuals in the story
D.The intentional directing of the audience's attention--- correct
precise answer --- B. The speech used by characters to express
thoughts and emotions
30.Which term describes one of the eight organizing principles of
drama?
A.Theme
B.Texture
C.Energy
D.Value--- correct precise answer --- A. Theme
31.Which of the eight organizing principles of drama is the pace
and tempo of the performance, including the timing of actions,
dialogue delivery, and scene
transitions?
A.Unity
B.Language
C.Conflict
D.Rhythm--- correct precise answer --- D. Rhythm
32.What is included in setting, one of the eight organizing
principles of dra-ma?
WGU D695 Elementary Fine Arts Methods – Western Governors
University – 2026–2027 Objective Assessment (OA) Study Guide
with Actual Questions and Answers Graded A+
Introduction
This study guide covers the key concepts, terminology,
instructional strategies, and assessment content for the WGU D695
Elementary Fine Arts Methods Objective Assessment. It includes
,Page 2 of 91
comprehensive practice questions and answers on music, visual
arts, dance, drama, arts integration, the creative process, National
Core Arts Standards, differentiation, Universal Design for Learning
(UDL), Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and inclusive
instructional practices. The material is organized to reinforce
essential concepts and support effective preparation for the OA
exam.
Exam Questions and Answers
,Page 3 of 91
24.What describes something that is part of the body within a
dance, one of the five main components of a dance?
A.Rhythmic patterns
B.Phrasing
C.Alignment
D.Pathway--- correct precise answer --- C. Alignment
25.Which dance is an African American dance form that originated
during the era of slavery?
A.Juba
B.Bop
C.Shae Shae
D.Twist--- correct precise answer --- A. Juba
26.What is the name given to a performance dance style with
energetic and rhythmic movements, including isolation,
syncopation, and improvisation?
A.Tango
B.Waltz
C.Jazz
D.Tap--- correct precise answer --- C. Jazz
27.What is one of the 14 fundamental characteristics common to all
drama performances?
A.Form
B.Texture
C.Shape
D.Situation--- correct precise answer --- D. Situation
28.What is meant by movement within a dramatic production?
A.The circumstances leading to conflict between characters
B.The physical actions and gestures performed by characters
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C.The differences that create interest and conflict
D.The buildup of conflict leading to the story's climax--- correct
precise answer --- B. The physical actions and gestures performed
by characters
29.What describes language as one of the 14 main characteristics of
drama?
A.The part assumed by an actor in the play
B.The speech used by characters to express thoughts and emotions
C.The connections between the individuals in the story
D.The intentional directing of the audience's attention--- correct
precise answer --- B. The speech used by characters to express
thoughts and emotions
30.Which term describes one of the eight organizing principles of
drama?
A.Theme
B.Texture
C.Energy
D.Value--- correct precise answer --- A. Theme
31.Which of the eight organizing principles of drama is the pace
and tempo of the performance, including the timing of actions,
dialogue delivery, and scene
transitions?
A.Unity
B.Language
C.Conflict
D.Rhythm--- correct precise answer --- D. Rhythm
32.What is included in setting, one of the eight organizing
principles of dra-ma?
