Types of Drama
The type of drama that is meant to be entertaining or amusing for the audience.
Comedy
The philosopher who 'began' the elements of drama.
Aristotle
In drama, this refers to timing and pace of a dramatic piece
Rhythm
a type of play that ignores the audience altogether
'Purely naturalistic'
A type of conflict in a play that is within the self
'Inner conflict'
The type of drama that can be described as serious in nature and often includes a catastrophic ending.
Tragedy
The six key elements of a dramatic performance (according to Aristotle) .
Plot, Character, Thought (theme), Diction (language), Melody (music-dance, song, rhythm) and Spectacle.
What type of action begins the play?
The exposition
When performers are aware of the presence of an audience but do not perform directly to them
Realistic Drama
Conflict on stage can be... (3 things)
verbal, physical or non-verbal
A subcategory of comedy. Low comedy that includes ridiculous and slapstick comedic situations.
Farce
How many key elements of dramatic performance are there?
Six
What is the most interesting part of the play referred to?
Climax
When performers regularly break the fourth wall nd interact directly with sections of the audience
List three ways contrast can be created in a dramatic performance.
Language, timing, mood, lighting, energy, relationships, situation
Different from opera. Includes dialogues that are infused with music and performances.
Musical Drama
Who is the Greek philosopher who is recognized for making the first example of dramatic theory?
Aristotle
The location of a scene, play or musical is referred to as...
The setting
Refers to the engagement actors have with their _____________ through performance.
Audience
The intensity of a character's actions is referred to as
Energy
Refers to plays that include highly emotional situations in order to play on the feelings of the audience.
Melodrama
In what text did Aristotle state his dramatic theory?
The Poetics
Another name for 'conflict' in a dramatic piece is...
inciting incident
The position in which a character holds their body when standing or sitting
Posture
The feeling or tone of a performance which is naturally associated with atmosphere
Mood