Terminology Flashcards
Drama purposes
- To entertain
- To communicate a message
- To explore a theme/issue
Characterisation
Techniques with which you build out a character
Target audience
The specific group of people your drama is for (eg pre-teens age 10-12)
Language
The dialogue used by characters appropriate to the drama
Special effects
Technical elements used to enhance the drama e.g smoke machines, mirror balls
Rehersal activities
Games, workshops, and activities used to develop a character and the meaning of the drama
Status
The importance of one character to another
Tension
The build of excitement
Dramatic irony
Actions/remarks whose full significance is not realised by the character
Mime
A stylised form of movement which creates an illusion of reality
Body language
Messages given by the position of movement of the body
Facial expression
Look on face which shows emotion
Gesture
Movement of the hand or arm which communicates a meaning or emotion, adding feeling to the movement
Naturalistic
Natural, everyday movements
Stylised
Movement that is exaggerated, artistic, not natural
Eye contact
Looking directly into someone’s eyes
Posture
Position of the body, how it’s held
