movement

Question 1

energy

Answer 1

the pattern of effort and commitment used in the creation of movement and non-verbal communication. Energy may be consistent and predictable, inconsistent and unpredictable or otherwise.

Question 2

facial expressions

Answer 2

the shape and adjustment of face including eyes and

eyebrows, mouth, jaw and head position.

Question 3

gesture

Answer 3

involves movement of parts of the body that communicate meaning. Gesture often involves arm and hand movements such as indicating, waving or beckoning but can include shrugging of the shoulders, winking eyes etc.

Question 4

posture and body alignment

Answer 4

the position of the body and sense of shape of the spine when standing or sitting to create role and character. Posture and body alignment affect the ability to move freely and use voice affectively.

Question 5

proxemics

Answer 5

the manipulation of the physical and emotional spaces
between actors and between stage and audience adds meaning to the dramatic action. For example, heightening the tension between characters, showing relationships and adding to the design of the blocking
in terms of placing actors in relation to one another to focus audience attention, so that the audience can see and hear them

Question 6

space

Answer 6

the use of the region immediately around the performer’s body in all directions (kinesphere) and through the performance area (dynamosphere).

Question 7

weight

Answer 7

the adjustment of movement to create a sense of force or (as inmime) the heaviness of an object either seen or unseen by the audience.

Question 8

gait

Answer 8

the impression of character and/or attitudes conveyed in the manner in
which an actor walks and moves in the space.

Question 9

shape

Answer 9

the overall pattern or impression created by the body including use of
symmetry and asymmetry as well as the control of the alignment of parts of
the body.

Question 10

time

Answer 10

the variation and adjustment of the tempo and rhythm of movement.