Drama Flashcards
what is drama
A piece written intended to ne performed.
What is the origin of drama?
Origins from rituals
Where does the work drama origin from?
Origins from the Greek word Dran which man do or act
Genre of Dear Evan hansen
Musical, drama, coming of age and Teen
What does plot mean
It is specifically arranged sequence of events in a movie, novel or play
What is conflict?
Conflict can be between characters or the character and his society or the character himself
What are characters?
The people in the play, movie or novel
What is a Theme?
A theme is the important ideas communicated in the play
Themes of Dear Evan Hansen
Mental health disorders, Social media, suicide and Isolation
What is vocal characterization?
The manipulation of an actors voice to truthfully portray a character.
What is physical characterization?
The manipulations of an actors gestures, movements and posture to truthfully portray the character.
Diction
The language used in a play, the dialogue the characters use
Characteristics of Drama
Performance space, costumes, lighting and sound, set, props, settings, symbolism
