Which term best matches 'the part that a performer in theater acts out'?

• A. revolution
• B. role
• C. a person's function
• D. a position of power

Answer: (B)

In theater, the focus is on the character an actor brings to life on stage. The part a performer acts out is called their role, because it specifies the character they portrayal and perform to tell the story. A revolution is about a drastic change or uprising, not about a character in a performance. A person’s function is a broad idea of duties in general, not the specific character an actor embodies. A position of power refers to an authority or title, which isn’t what an actor performs on stage. Therefore, the best fit is role, the particular character the performer portrays.