Drama: Origins and Vocabulary
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What is the term for the final resolution of the conflict in a plot?

  • Complication
  • Denouement (correct)
  • Climax
  • Crisis

    • Who is responsible for overseeing the entire process of staging a production?

  • Actor
  • Dramaturg
  • Director (correct)
  • Playwright

    • What is the term for any clothing worn by an actor on stage during a performance?

  • Diction
  • Design
  • Costume (correct)
  • Dress rehearsals

    • What is the term for the stage area toward the audience?

    <p>Downstage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a signal, either verbal or physical, that indicates something else, such as a line of dialogue or an entrance, is to happen?

    <p>Cue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the word 'drama'?

    <p>Greek verb dran, meaning 'to do'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'antagonist' refer to in drama?

    <p>A person opposing the protagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'catharsis' refer to in drama?

    <p>The purification of emotions caused in a tragedy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main aim of articulation in drama?

    <p>The clear and precise pronunciation of words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'center stage' in the context of theatre arts?

    <p>The center of the acting area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a short play that consists of only one act?

    <p>Playlet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In drama, what is the term for a long speech by a single actor?

    <p>Soliloquy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the area of the stage closest to the audience?

    <p>Downstage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In theater, what does 'breaking the fourth wall' refer to?

    <p>Speaking directly to the audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the document 'Feedback literacy, feedback seeking and lifelong learning: Implications for d...'?

    <p>Supporting classroom teaching and learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document is related to 'CATCH UP FRIDAY READING'?

    <p>Strategic Intervention Plan in CATCH UP FRIDAY READING.docx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the topic of 'Jennifer L.Peña In Media Res Media Component Practicing Over State Lines 1. 26. 24.pptx'?

    <p>Media component practicing over state lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document might contain information about the Barbush family?

    <p>STORIES AND HISTORY ABOUT THE BARBUSH FAMILY not.pdf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Theatre Terminology

    • The term for the final resolution of the conflict in a plot is called the denouement.
    • A production manager is responsible for overseeing the entire process of staging a production.
    • Costume refers to any clothing worn by an actor on stage during a performance.
    • The apron is the stage area toward the audience.
    • A cue is a signal, either verbal or physical, that indicates something else, such as a line of dialogue or an entrance, is to happen.
    • The origin of the word 'drama' comes from the Greek word meaning "to do" or "to act".
    • An antagonist refers to a character in a play who opposes the protagonist or main character.
    • Catharsis refers to the emotional purging or cleansing that the audience experiences during a dramatic performance.
    • The main aim of articulation in drama is to speak clearly and effectively to convey emotions and meaning.

    Theatre Spaces and Performances

    • Center stage is the central part of the stage, often reserved for the most important scenes or characters.
    • A one-act play is a short play that consists of only one act.
    • A monologue is a long speech by a single actor.
    • The downstage area is the part of the stage closest to the audience.
    • Breaking the fourth wall refers to when an actor addresses the audience directly, breaking the imaginary wall between the stage and the audience.

    Unrelated Documents

    • The document 'Feedback literacy, feedback seeking and lifelong learning: Implications for d...' focuses on the main aim of feedback literacy.
    • The document 'CATCH UP FRIDAY READING' is related to reading and catching up.
    • The document 'Jennifer L.Peña In Media Res Media Component Practicing Over State Lines 1. 26. 24.pptx' is related to media components and practicing over state lines.
    • A document related to the Barbush family might contain information about the family's history, genealogy, or personal stories.

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    Explore the origins of drama and its definition, as well as key vocabulary related to theatre arts. Learn about the earliest known plays and the characteristics of drama as a prose or verse composition intended for representation.

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