Unit 1

Question 1

Musical theatre conventions

Answer 1

Dialogue, song, dance, orchestra, elaborate costumes, visual spectacle

Question 2

cohesion

Answer 2

the overall unity and balance of an interpretation or of moments within an interpretation

Question 3

motion

Answer 3

the movement, implied movement, and/or stillness of actors and/or design features that occur in the space (pattern, position, arrangement , proportion and flow)

Question 4

emphasis

Answer 4

aspects of the interpretation are given a particular focus, importance, or prominence.

Question 5

rhythm

Answer 5

the pace, timing and tempo withing certain moments or across the interpretation.

Question 6

contrast

Answer 6

Juxtaposition of different or opposing aspects or qualities withing certain moments in the interpretation.

Question 7

variation

Answer 7

changes to dynamics or interpretation may be evident in the use and manipulation of tension, conflict, energy and space.
(variation may be gradual and occur in certain moments or across the interpretation.

Question 8

Magical realism