Elements of drama
What is the element of drama that represents a person in a performance?
Character
What is the imaginary wall you must not break in Realism?
"Fourth Wall"
What is the term used to describe actors' movements on stage?
Blocking
What is the term used to describe items on stage used in a performance?
Props
What is an element of drama starting with the letter 'C'?
Character, contrast
What are the four types of tension?
Mystery, Task, Surprise, Relationship
Dialogue, set design, and characters should be....
Believable
Name 1 skill of drama
What is the term used to describe spoken interactions between characters on stage?
Dialogue
Name the element that describes the atmosphere of the stage.
Mood
What is the element of drama that highlights a person's position in a social hierarchy?
Status
Storytelling that is presented in chronological order (beginning, middle, end)
Linear Narrative
The process of conveying and expressing ideas, emotions, and messages to the audience
Communicating meaning
What is the term used to describe a group of actors working together?
Ensemble
Name two elements beginning with 'T'
Tension, time
Name 4 elements of drama
Mood, tension, movement, space, time, character, contrast, relationships, focus
What is the opposite of 'linear'?
Non-linear
When performing on stage, what do you need to remember to do as an actor?
no backs to audience, projection, stay focused, gestures, act as your character
The name given to the main character of a story
Protagonist
Status = showcasing your status as the character on stage. I.e - who has higher 'status' or more importance.