Elements of Drama and Playwriting

<p>They guide actors on movement, speech, and interaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Realism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To detail unique attributes of each character (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural movements and positioning of actors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Expressiveness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Character vs society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Opposing forces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Utilizing background knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It creates a claustrophobic atmosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Character traits shown through actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Responding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Determination to survive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hearing is a passive act, listening involves attachment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Examining a play to understand its meaning and elements.

A written document that includes dialogue, stage directions, and characters' details. Acts as a guide.

Instructions for actors on how to move, speak, and interact.

Objects used on stage to support the story and add realism.

A line of dialogue (monologue) or a character expressing their thoughts (soliloquies).

Arrangement of visual elements on stage to represent time and place.

Using lighting to create mood and focus in a scene.

Spoken words of characters, revealing their personalities.

The struggle between opposing forces, creating dramatic tension in a story.

A struggle between a character and an outside force (e.g., another character, nature, society).

A struggle within a character's mind (e.g., a character's decision).

The way a playwright reveals a character's personality.

Explicitly stating a character's traits.

Revealing a character's traits through actions, thoughts, and appearance.

A multi-step process including attending to, understanding, responding to, and remembering a message.

Top-Down (using background knowledge) and Bottom-Up (focusing text) methods approach to understanding information.