Melodrama Review

Melodrama is a style of theatre that was really popular in what century?

• 1200's

• 1500's

• 1800's

• 2010's

The word 'melodrama' is a combination of what two smaller words?

Melodramas usually have exciting storylines that focus on simple moral plots (e.g. the fight between good and evil)

• True

• False

Melodramas usually feature exaggerated, stereotypical characters (e.g. the villain)

• True

• False

Melodramas usually appeal to the emotions of the audience to get them involved (e.g. the boy and girl fall in love and the audience goes ‘aww!’)

• True

• False

The character of the hero is...

• Good, brave and saves the day

• Bumbling, comedic and grovelling

• Evil, dark and cruel

• Young and needs saving

The character of the villain is...

• Good, brave and saves the day

• Bumbling, comedic and grovelling

• Evil, dark and cruel

• Young and needs saving

The character of the victim/damsel in distress is...

• Good, brave and saves the day

• Bumbling, comedic and grovelling

• Evil, dark and cruel

• Young and needs saving

The character of the sidekick is...

• Good, brave and saves the day

• Bumbling, comedic and grovelling

• Evil, dark and cruel

• Young and needs saving

To act in a Melodramatic style, you have to...

• Be overdramatic and exaggerated

• Use large facial expressions

• Be obvious in your character

• Use large gestures