drama terminoligy

Question 1

Dramatic elements

Answer 1

Climax, conflict, contrast, mood, rhythm, sound, space, tension

Question 2

Expressive skills

Answer 2

voice, movement, gesture, facial expression

Question 3

playmaking techniques

Answer 3

brainstorming, rehersing, improvising, reaserching, refining, editing

Question 4

performance skills

Answer 4

timing, focus, energy, actor audeince relationship

Question 5

Transformation techniques

Answer 5

snapping, morphing/melding, giving and taking, action and reaction, use of production areas, use of a sound/word, use of an action or gesture, use of heightened language, and repetition. Actors also explore the speed of the transition, for example slow-motion, fast-forward or reverse.