Drama Yr09 Sum1

Question 1

1.1 devise

Answer 1

To create

Question 2

1.2 stimulus (plural = stimuli)

Answer 2

Something which prompts you to think of other things and create new ideas – a story, picture, word, piece of music… anything!

Question 3

1.3 dramatic intention

Answer 3

A statement outlining the reaction we intend to get from the audience – what we want them to think, feel and know

Question 4

1.4 non-naturalism

Answer 4

Drama genre which uses people and stage in a way that is less than realistic

Question 5

2.1 lantern

Answer 5

A stage light

Question 6

2.2 fresnel

Answer 6

(Pronounced ‘fra-nel’) A lantern with a soft, wide beam, and concentric circles on the lens

Question 7

2.3 zoom profile

Answer 7

A ‘spotlight’ lantern with the ability to focus the lens on narrow or wide areas with a harsh or soft edge

Question 8

2.4 filter

Answer 8

A coloured plastic sheet which is attached to the front of a lantern – used to be called a ‘gel’

Question 9

2.5 gobo

Answer 9

A round, metal stencil which, when attached to the front of a lantern, casts patterned shadows onto stage floor, walls or set pieces

Question 10

2.6 barn doors

Answer 10

A metal frame with folding doors which attaches to the front of a lantern, giving the beam straight edges

Question 11

3.1 freeze frame

Answer 11

A moment of action that freezes onstage (including eyeballs!)

Question 12

3.2 physical theatre

Answer 12

Telling a story using only the actors’ bodies in different ways – this includes, but is not limited to, using your bodies as props

Question 13

3.3 soundscape

Answer 13

A layering of sounds (more than 3) being played together, using your body, voice or instruments

Question 14

3.4 atmosphere

Answer 14

The tone or mood of the situation onstage

Question 15

3.5 choral speaking

Answer 15

A group of actors speaking as if they are one character

Question 16

3.7 choral movement

Answer 16

A group of actors moving as if they are one character

Question 17

3.8 unison

Answer 17

The same action or line delivered by a group of actors at the same time

Question 18

3.9 canon

Answer 18

The same action or line delivered by multiple actors one after the other – like a Mexican wave

Question 19

3.1 thought tracking

Answer 19

A moment in a scene in which the action freezes and one actor shares their character’s private thoughts with the audience