puppet Basics
what is a puppet?
A figure moved by a person to act out a story
where does your hand go in a glove puppet?
inside the puppet
what do you use to move a rod puppet?
sticks or rod
what does puppeteers use to bring puppets to life?
movement
what is a puppet performance called?
a puppet show
what part of a glove puppets goes on your hand?
the hollow cloth body
which fingers control the arms of a glove puppets?
index and thumb
where are rods usually attached?
what should movements match during a puppet show?
the story or voice
what does puppet often act out?
stories or plays
what is a rod puppet controlled with ?
sticks or rods
what material are gloves puppets usually made from
Fabric or cloth
are rods puppets usually bigger or smaller then the glove puppets?
Bigger
what makes a puppet look real?
smooth movement
who controls the puppets?
the puppeteer
what is the main purpose of puppets?
to entertain or tell stories
what is another name for glove puppets
Hand puppets
what kind of movement do rods help create?
more detailed or wider movement
why is timing important?
makes action look natural
what is used behind the stage to hide puppeteers?
what are puppets often used in besides shows?
teaching or acts
why are glove puppets easier for beginners
easy to control
what must a puppeteers have to use rod puppets well?
good coordination
what happens if a puppet doesn't move well?
looks boring
what skill is important when performing a puppet show?
voice acting