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What is the term for a form of performance that tells a story, conveys emotions, and explores human experiences?
What is the term for a form of performance that tells a story, conveys emotions, and explores human experiences?
What is the physical space where a drama performance takes place?
What is the physical space where a drama performance takes place?
Who is responsible for interpreting the script and guiding the actors' performances?
Who is responsible for interpreting the script and guiding the actors' performances?
What is the term for a spontaneous, unscripted performance often used to develop characters or explore themes?
What is the term for a spontaneous, unscripted performance often used to develop characters or explore themes?
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What is the term for a speech delivered by a single actor, often to express their thoughts or feelings?
What is the term for a speech delivered by a single actor, often to express their thoughts or feelings?
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What is the term for the sequence of events that make up the story of a drama?
What is the term for the sequence of events that make up the story of a drama?
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What is the term for the process of creating and portraying a character's personality, traits, and backstory?
What is the term for the process of creating and portraying a character's personality, traits, and backstory?
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What is the term for a style that aims to recreate real-life situations and characters?
What is the term for a style that aims to recreate real-life situations and characters?
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Study Notes
IGCSE Drama Glossary
Key Terms
- Drama: a form of performance that tells a story, conveys emotions, and explores human experiences
- Theatre: the physical space where a drama performance takes place
- Script: the written text of a drama, including dialogue and stage directions
- Character: a person or role portrayed by an actor in a drama
- Role: a part or function played by an actor in a drama
- Actor: a person who performs a role in a drama
- Director: the person responsible for interpreting the script and guiding the actors' performances
- Stage: the area where the drama takes place, including the setting, props, and actors
Drama Techniques
- Improvisation: spontaneous, unscripted performance, often used to develop characters or explore themes
- Mime: a technique that uses silent, exaggerated movements to convey emotions and actions
- Pantomime: a type of drama that uses exaggerated gestures, facial expressions, and body language
- Monologue: a speech delivered by a single actor, often to express their thoughts or feelings
- Dialogue: conversation between two or more characters in a drama
Drama Elements
- Plot: the sequence of events that make up the story of a drama
- Theme: the underlying idea or message explored in a drama
- Characterization: the process of creating and portraying a character's personality, traits, and backstory
- Setting: the time and place in which a drama takes place
- Props: objects used by actors to support the drama and enhance the performance
Performance Styles
- Realism: a style that aims to recreate real-life situations and characters
- Naturalism: a style that focuses on the everyday, mundane aspects of life
- Stylization: a style that uses exaggerated or distorted elements to create a specific effect
- Abstract: a style that uses non-realistic, symbolic, or experimental elements to convey meaning
Drama Basics
- Drama is a form of performance that tells a story, conveys emotions, and explores human experiences
- Theatre refers to the physical space where a drama performance takes place
Script and Performance
- A script is the written text of a drama, including dialogue and stage directions
- Character refers to a person or role portrayed by an actor in a drama
- Role is a part or function played by an actor in a drama
- An actor is a person who performs a role in a drama
- A director is responsible for interpreting the script and guiding the actors' performances
Performance Space
- The stage is the area where the drama takes place, including the setting, props, and actors
Drama Techniques
Improvisation and Mime
- Improvisation is spontaneous, unscripted performance, often used to develop characters or explore themes
- Mime is a technique that uses silent, exaggerated movements to convey emotions and actions
- Pantomime is a type of drama that uses exaggerated gestures, facial expressions, and body language
Dialogue and Monologues
- Dialogue refers to conversation between two or more characters in a drama
- A monologue is a speech delivered by a single actor, often to express their thoughts or feelings
Drama Elements
Story and Theme
- The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story of a drama
- Theme refers to the underlying idea or message explored in a drama
Character and Setting
- Characterization is the process of creating and portraying a character's personality, traits, and backstory
- The setting is the time and place in which a drama takes place
Props
- Props are objects used by actors to support the drama and enhance the performance
Performance Styles
Realism and Naturalism
- Realism is a style that aims to recreate real-life situations and characters
- Naturalism is a style that focuses on the everyday, mundane aspects of life
Stylized and Abstract
- Stylization is a style that uses exaggerated or distorted elements to create a specific effect
- Abstract is a style that uses non-realistic, symbolic, or experimental elements to convey meaning
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Test your knowledge of key drama terms with this IGCSE drama glossary quiz. Learn about the basics of drama, theatre, scripts, characters, and more!
