Characterization Techniques in Drama

Characterization Test

• Email: This is most likely referring to a means of communication within the context of the test. Perhaps there's a specific set of instructions or information provided via email.
• Super-Objective: This refers to the overarching, long-term desire of a character in a play or story.
• Objective: This refers to what a character specifically wants to achieve within a particular scene.
• Tactic: This is the specific action or strategy the character uses to achieve their objective.
• Subtext: This is the underlying meaning or unspoken message in a character's speech or behavior.
• Beat: A beat is a moment of change in the action or dialogue of a play or scene. It's often used to indicate a shift in the character's objective or tactic.

Bonus Questions

• Moment Before: This refers to a character's state of mind or actions immediately prior to entering the scene, or starting a specific action.
• 3 Questions Before Stage: This refers to questions that a performer should ask themselves before taking the stage. Examples of questions include "What is my objective in this scene?", "What do I want from the other character?", and "What is my character's relationship to the other characters?".

Test your understanding of key characterization concepts in drama such as super-objective, objective, tactics, and subtext. This quiz will help you analyze and apply these terms in theatrical contexts. Prepare to delve deep into the nuances of character development and scene progression!