drama terms Flashcards
studying for exam
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actor
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one who assumes a role in any dramatic activity
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character
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any person or entity portrayed in a dramatic activity
3
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director
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the person who overseas the entire process of staging a production
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improvisation
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spontaneous invention of lines and business by performers. the portrayal of a character or scene without benefit of a script and little to no preparation
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articulation
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pronunciation of words, the choice of words, and the manner in which a person expresses themselves
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producer
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the person or organization that finances the production
7
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props
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the physical objects used in drama
8
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plot
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the sequence of events that make up a story
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projection
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the ability to convey spoken words over a distance
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gesture
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the physical movement of a character during a play
