TA Drama - techniques Flashcards
1
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Characterisation
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- the notion of an author introducing traits of a character
- therefore can be linked to any technique
2
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Physical techniques
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- props
- costume
- setting
- proxemics (positioning of characters)
3
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Dialogue
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- features of their language (exclamation, repetition,
- monologue
- word choice
- sentence structure
- tone
- minor characters
- microcosm
4
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Themes
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- an issue being explored multiple times, could be through different techniques
5
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Metaphors/symbols
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- does something hold recurring value and meaning throughout the passage
6
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Dramatic function
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- the concept of a character or object of staging etc. holding value as representations of wider ideas
- Macbeth Is not just ambitious and ruthless, he represents the idea of ambition and ruthlessness
- the antidote of Banquo has the dramatic function of representing the ideas of integrity, honesty and fairness
- Macbeth’s dagger has the dramatic function of representing his descent into madness
7
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Central conflict
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- drama often usually isn’t merely about two people having a problem, but about a human representation conflicting with society
- the conflict
8
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Tension
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- how and where is tension built in the script, and how does this facilitate answering the demands of the question
9
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Characters actions
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- the way characters act in comparison to one another, even in seemingly unimportant ways, can be representative of their wider traits
- for example, the way they enter a room etc.
10
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The chorus - explanation
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- a group of individuals accounting for and speaking for one character
- it comments on the action for, and on behalf of, the audience
- it offers advice or warnings of impending doom to key characters
- it laments loudly on behalf of the audience when things go horribly wrong.
11
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Staging - explanation
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- the act, process, or manner of presenting a play on the stage
- background, props, costume, lighting, etc.
