What is a person who is portrayed in a drama, novel or artistic piece
character
100
what is the clothing worn by an actor on stage during a performance
costume
100
what is the written text of a play
script
100
what is controlling breath during speaking parts by breathing at appropriate puncutation marks
breath control (nonverbal)
200
what is an internal or external struggle between opposing force, ideas, or interests that create dramatic tension
conflict
200
what is used to enhance and create moods for viewers
music
200
what are the directions found in parentheses and italics for the actors, the director, and the stage crew. These directions tell you how characters speak, behave, and describe scenery or props.
stage directions
200
what is any movement of the actors head, shoulders, arm, hand, leg, or foot to convey meaning
gesture (nonverbal)
300
what is the feeling of uncertainty or outcome used to build interests and excitement on the part of the audience
suspense
300
what is a signal, either verbal or physical, that indicates something else, such as line of dialogue or an entrance, is to happen
cue
300
what is a long speech by a single character
monologue
300
what is physical and vocal aspects used by an actor to convey mood, feeling, or personality
facial expression (nonverbal)
400
what is the life lesson learn from the dramatic texts
theme
400
what makes actions realistic; contribute to setting
props
400
what is acting without words through facial expression, gesture, and movement
pantomime
400
what is called when a voice carries to the audience well
projection (verbal)
500
what is the temporary stage of mind or feeling
mood
500
what are close-ups versus wide shots versus mid-shots
camera angles
500
what is a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one