GCSE Drama - Key Terms Quiz

Study Notes

Drama Key Terms

Artefact: Object that serves as a starting point for drama activities; signifies context, actions, and meaning when used as stage props.
Back Story: Historical context provided for a character or plot, enhancing depth prior to the drama's unfolding.
Cross-Cutting: Technique involving alternating scenes or episodes, where action freezes in one scene before shifting to another, creating a dynamic narrative flow.
Freeze Frame: Technique to pause action, allowing characters to step out and reveal thoughts or emotions to the audience while the rest of the scene freezes.
Hot Seating: Deep character exploration method where an actor responds in character to questions, enhancing understanding of motivations and emotions.
Improvisation: Spontaneous performance without pre-planned dialogue or action; includes structures agreed upon in advance for guided creativity.
Role Play: Engaging in a specific, defined role (e.g., doctor or teacher) without aimed psychological analysis; not intended for public performance.
Role Reversal/Transfer: Actors swap roles during rehearsal or improvisation to gain perspective and better insights into their characters.
Role on the Wall: Life-size outline representation of a character where group members annotate physical traits and personal details, facilitating character development.
Still Image: Creation of a frozen moment visually summarizing a scene; useful for exploring character positioning, non-verbal communication, and ensemble dynamics.
Stimulus: Artefact employed as a creative starting point for devising original drama and performances.
Storyboarding: Visual representation of a play’s sequence through images and text, detailing planned action.
Tableau(x): Dramatic grouping of characters; can be dynamic with gestures and dialogue or a still image; crucial for stage pictures in dramatic representation.
Teacher in Role: A technique where a teacher engages in a role within the drama, prompting student reaction and response; role immersion for enhanced learning.
Technique: Refers to various forms, exercises, and strategies utilized in drama to explore meaning, encompassing the full range of physical and psychological actor training methods.
Thought Tracking: Exercise that vocalizes a character’s internal thoughts, often combined with freeze frames or still images to add depth to scenes.

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Test your knowledge of essential drama terms with this GCSE flashcard quiz. Explore key concepts such as 'artefact', 'back story', and 'cross-cutting' that are fundamental to understanding drama. Perfect for students preparing for their GCSE exams.