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The ______ refers to clothing and accessories worn by actors to portray characters.
The ______ refers to clothing and accessories worn by actors to portray characters.
costumes
The ______ includes any movable objects on stage.
The ______ includes any movable objects on stage.
properties
The ______ refers to effects the audience hears during the performance.
The ______ refers to effects the audience hears during the performance.
sound
The ______ refers to stage lighting used in a theatrical performance.
The ______ refers to stage lighting used in a theatrical performance.
The ______ encompasses techniques and methods for character interaction in a play.
The ______ encompasses techniques and methods for character interaction in a play.
Vocal dynamics involve learning about range, pitch, and ______, which affect performance.
Vocal dynamics involve learning about range, pitch, and ______, which affect performance.
Actors use body language and ______ to bring characters to life through movement and reactions.
Actors use body language and ______ to bring characters to life through movement and reactions.
Awareness of ______ is important for actors to interact effectively with their surroundings and other actors.
Awareness of ______ is important for actors to interact effectively with their surroundings and other actors.
Improvisational techniques allow actors to utilize on-the-spot ______.
Improvisational techniques allow actors to utilize on-the-spot ______.
In drama, conflict can occur in various forms, such as Person vs. Society and Person vs. ______.
In drama, conflict can occur in various forms, such as Person vs. Society and Person vs. ______.
The main character in a story is called the ______.
The main character in a story is called the ______.
The character who opposes the protagonist is known as the ______.
The character who opposes the protagonist is known as the ______.
A character that is complex and undergoes development is referred to as a ______ character.
A character that is complex and undergoes development is referred to as a ______ character.
A conversation between two or more characters is known as ______.
A conversation between two or more characters is known as ______.
A speech delivered by a single character alone on stage is called a ______.
A speech delivered by a single character alone on stage is called a ______.
The main ______ of a play refers to the action and basic storyline.
The main ______ of a play refers to the action and basic storyline.
The ______ is the turning point of the story.
The ______ is the turning point of the story.
The ______ refers to the message or main idea intended through the story.
The ______ refers to the message or main idea intended through the story.
Characters in a play can be portrayed by ______, animals, or ideas.
Characters in a play can be portrayed by ______, animals, or ideas.
The ______ action includes events that build toward the climax of the story.
The ______ action includes events that build toward the climax of the story.
The author of a play is called a ______.
The author of a play is called a ______.
The pages of a play are known as the ______.
The pages of a play are known as the ______.
A ______ represents a long section of a play that contains multiple scenes.
A ______ represents a long section of a play that contains multiple scenes.
The ______ is the environment where the events of the play take place.
The ______ is the environment where the events of the play take place.
A struggle within a character is known as ______ conflict.
A struggle within a character is known as ______ conflict.
A play script contains the name of the play and the acts and ______.
A play script contains the name of the play and the acts and ______.
One genre of play is ______, which often involves serious themes and emotional depth.
One genre of play is ______, which often involves serious themes and emotional depth.
Dialogues between ______ are a crucial element in play scripts.
Dialogues between ______ are a crucial element in play scripts.
Stage directions in a play script guide ______ on how to perform their roles.
Stage directions in a play script guide ______ on how to perform their roles.
William Shakespeare is the author of the play titled 'The Tragedy of ______ and Juliet'.
William Shakespeare is the author of the play titled 'The Tragedy of ______ and Juliet'.
The ______ is a character in opposition of the protagonist in the drama.
The ______ is a character in opposition of the protagonist in the drama.
An ______ is a short speech made by a character that is heard by others but doesn't include comments or judgments.
An ______ is a short speech made by a character that is heard by others but doesn't include comments or judgments.
A ______ is a recurring image, sound, or word that represents a pattern throughout a story.
A ______ is a recurring image, sound, or word that represents a pattern throughout a story.
A ______ is a plot device where an unexpected and significant event resolves the situation.
A ______ is a plot device where an unexpected and significant event resolves the situation.
A ______ refers to a predetermined set of character traits that are widely recognized and accepted.
A ______ refers to a predetermined set of character traits that are widely recognized and accepted.
The ______ is the name of the play.
The ______ is the name of the play.
The person who wrote the play is called the ______.
The person who wrote the play is called the ______.
The ______ of a play refers to the physical location and time where the story takes place.
The ______ of a play refers to the physical location and time where the story takes place.
Stage directions provide ______ for actors on how to perform their roles.
Stage directions provide ______ for actors on how to perform their roles.
The ______ are the different segments that make up the structure of the play.
The ______ are the different segments that make up the structure of the play.
One-act plays typically range from 10 to 40 ______ long.
One-act plays typically range from 10 to 40 ______ long.
A one-act play must occur over a period of no more than one ______.
A one-act play must occur over a period of no more than one ______.
Characters in a one-act play must be set in one ______.
Characters in a one-act play must be set in one ______.
The most important element of a one-act play is a short, central ______.
The most important element of a one-act play is a short, central ______.
A one-act play should have only one central ______.
A one-act play should have only one central ______.
A play script typically outlines a story in three ______.
A play script typically outlines a story in three ______.
During the development of a play, it's important to note technical elements like costumes, props, and ______.
During the development of a play, it's important to note technical elements like costumes, props, and ______.
An example of a literary allusion is referencing a well-known ______ work.
An example of a literary allusion is referencing a well-known ______ work.
When formatting a play script, characters' names should be ______ and centered.
When formatting a play script, characters' names should be ______ and centered.
Characters' ______ are transcribed on different lines to represent their individual speech.
Characters' ______ are transcribed on different lines to represent their individual speech.
Flashcards
Scene (Set)
Scene (Set)
The theatrical equipment used on stage.
Costumes
Costumes
Clothing and accessories actors wear to portray characters.
Properties
Properties
Movable objects used on the stage.
Sound
Sound
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Lights
Lights
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Plot in Drama
Plot in Drama
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Rising Action
Rising Action
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Climax
Climax
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Theme in Drama
Theme in Drama
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Drama Characters
Drama Characters
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Vocal Dynamics in Theatre
Vocal Dynamics in Theatre
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Body Language in Acting
Body Language in Acting
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Spatial Awareness in Drama
Spatial Awareness in Drama
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Improvisation in Acting
Improvisation in Acting
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Person vs. Person Conflict Type
Person vs. Person Conflict Type
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Protagonist
Protagonist
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Antagonist
Antagonist
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Round character
Round character
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Dialogue
Dialogue
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Monologue
Monologue
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Playwright
Playwright
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Script
Script
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Act
Act
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Setting
Setting
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Play Script
Play Script
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Stage Directions
Stage Directions
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Genre in Play
Genre in Play
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Characters in a Play
Characters in a Play
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Setting in a Play
Setting in a Play
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Aside
Aside
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Deus Ex Machina
Deus Ex Machina
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Motif
Motif
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Stereotype
Stereotype
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Three-Act Structure
Three-Act Structure
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What is an allusion?
What is an allusion?
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Biblical Allusion
Biblical Allusion
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Character Names
Character Names
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Cost of Production
Cost of Production
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What does 'How to say lines' refer to?
What does 'How to say lines' refer to?
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One-Act Play
One-Act Play
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Setting in a One-Act Play
Setting in a One-Act Play
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Timeline in a One-Act Play
Timeline in a One-Act Play
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Conflict in a One-Act Play
Conflict in a One-Act Play
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Why Write One-Act Plays?
Why Write One-Act Plays?
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Study Notes
Elements of Drama in the Modern Theatre
- Plot: The plot refers to the action, the basic storyline of the play.
- Plot Structure: Plays have six stages: Initial incident, Preliminary event, Rising action, Climax, Falling action, and Denouement.
- Theme: The theme expresses the message intended through the story
- Characters: Characters and their actions convey the story
- Setting: Setting refers to the time and place of the play.
- Dialogue: The dialogue includes the words spoken by the characters in a play. It can be dialogue, monologue, or even a soliloquy.
- Sound: Sound effects, music, and rhythm
- Visual Elements: Visual elements, special effects, and costumes affect the audience's experience of the play.
- Props: Props are used by the actors including furniture, weapons, or objects for use in the play.
- Lighting: Lighting adds effects and mood to create the atmosphere of the play
- Costumes: Costumes visually embody characteristics and help convey moods, emotions, and character identity to the audience.
- Technical Aspects: This is the technical elements of scenery, sound, lighting and the effect on the audience.
- Genre: The category or type of play based on the thematic elements or plot structure.
- Character: Characters are the people portraying the roles or parts in the play.
- Audience: Audience are the viewers who watch the play.
- Theme: The theme refers to a subject that is expressed throughout the story in other words. It is the main idea or the lesson to be learned from the play.
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Test your knowledge on the essential terms and concepts used in drama and theatrical performances. This quiz covers various aspects, including stage elements, character dynamics, and the functions of sound and lighting. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of drama.
