Dramatic Elements

Question 1

Climax

Answer 1

Significant moment of tension or conflict
Occurs towards end of plot

Question 2

Conflict

Answer 2

Character cannot achieve something due to an obstacle
May be embedded into the structure of a drama

Internal
External
Character vs Character
Character vs Environment

Means of show:
Physical
Verbal
Psychological
Symbolic

Question 3

Contrast

Answer 3

Presents dissimilar or opposite to highlight/emphasise difference

Through:
Expressive skills
Characters
Settings
Times
Themes
Elements
Production Areas
Performance Styles

Question 4

Mood

Answer 4

Overall feeling or emotion evoked

Through:
Expressive/Performance Skills
Conventions
Production Areas

Question 5

Rhythm

Answer 5

Regular pattern of words, sounds or actions created by actor

Influenced by:
Emotional nature of plot
Pace of line delivery
Dialogue
Pace of scene transitions
Length of scenes

Question 6

Sound

Answer 6

Created live by actor

Create sonic effects or to enhance meaning by:
Voice
Body Percussion
Objects
Silence

Question 7

Space

Answer 7

May be symbolic

The way performance area is used to:
Communicate meaning
Define settings
Represent Status
Create/manipulate actor-audience relationships

Achieved By:
Levels
Proximity
Depth

Question 8

Tension

Answer 8

Suspense that holds the audience’s attention
Constructed through use of elements
Release of tension may be comic or dramatic