The Elements of Drama

Context refers to

• the circumstances of facts that surround a particular situation or event

• dissecting and examining the different parts of a performance

• the deliberate juxtaposition of two elements

Purpose

• Is an element of Drama

• Is a convention related to contemporary theatre

• refers to the intentions of the creators of the dramatic action

Dramatic meaning refers to

• the message communicated by manipulating the dramatic languages to create dramatic action

• the way dramatic action is expressed or performed

• the elements of drama and conventions of the chosen style.

There are FOUR types of tension. Which one does NOT belong?

• Mystery

• Surprise

• Mood

• Task

• Relationship

The elements of drama refer to

• The basic ingredients needed to create dramatic action

• the building blocks of all dramatic action

• Conventions of forms and styles

• Dramatic meaning

Analysis refers to

• dissecting and examining constituent parts and/ or their relationship

• A way of thinking

• A drama written task

Conventions are best described as

• the elements of drama

• techniques that characterise dramatic forms and styles

• a skill of drama

Realism is

• an example of verbatim theatre

• based only on real stories/ lived experiences

• a style of drama crafted to create believable representations of life

When i justify i do the following...

• give reasons or evidence to support an answer

• show or prove an argument

• persuade the reader with expressive language and evidence

Flashbacks/ forwards are examples of non-linear conventions

• True

• False