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What is tension in a drama and how does it contribute to the plot?
Tension in drama is a feeling of anticipation or conflict. It keeps the plot interesting and moving.
Explain the concept of contrast in drama with an example.
Contrast in drama is a point of difference. An example is a sad scene followed by a happy scene.
What does the term 'focus' refer to in drama?
Focus in drama can direct the audience's attention to a character, space, object, or idea.
How is space utilized in drama?
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What role do relationships play in a dramatic context?
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Define the concept of 'role' in drama and provide an example.
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How does tension contribute to making a drama interesting?
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Explain the concept of focus in drama and how it can be directed.
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Describe the significance of space in a dramatic performance.
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Study Notes
Drama Elements
- Role: Pretending to be someone else, can be a type or stereotype (e.g., nerd, child, teacher)
- Character: Pretending to be someone else, requires understanding of purpose, attitude, and values
- Relationships: Connections between roles/characters, objects, and space
Context and Setting
- Situations: Context of the drama, including who, what, where, and when
- Space: Describes where the drama is performed (fictional setting and physical space), and how actors use the space (staging, levels, groupings, proximity)
- Time: Fictional time or setting of the drama, and the timing (pace and rhythm) of one moment to the next
Drama Techniques
- Focus: Directing the audience's attention to a specific character, space, object, or idea, and the ability of the character, scene, or actors to focus and stay in character
- Tension: Feeling of anticipation or conflict, caused by character relationships, problems, tasks, surprises, or mysteries
- Contrast: Point of difference, can be created through changes in setting, space, or time, and used to make the drama interesting and keep the plot moving
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Description
Test your knowledge on different elements of drama such as role playing, character development, relationships, and situational contexts in theatre. Learn about directing audience's attention and focus in a dramatic setting.
