Drama Elements Quiz (Year 9/10)

Match the element of drama to its definition.

• Character/Role

• The setting and circumstances of the dramatic action - the who, what, where, when and what.

• Situation

• The connections and interactions between characters, objects and space that affect the dramatic action.

• Relationship

• A clear portrayal of a person's values, attitudes, purpose, motivations and actions in different situations.

Match the element of drama to its definition.

• Focus

• A sense of building expectation or anticipation within the drama

• Tension

• Meaning created through symbols via language, movement, gesture, objects, design and staging.

• Symbol

• Verbal & non-verbal communication on the stage.

• Language

• The frame directing the attention of the audience & between performers. It is also the concentration and belief of the performer.

Why is it important to establish situation, characters and relationships in a drama?

What is it called when tension is at it's highest point in a drama?

• The fight scene

• The climax

• The rising action

• The anti-climax

What would happen in a drama if the tension built too slowly or too quickly?

Why is it important to experiment with voice and movement techniques when creating and developing a character?

Answer explanation

Experimenting with voice and movement techniques when creating and developing a character is important because it helps to bring the character to life. Voice and movement can be used to convey a character's emotions, thoughts, and motivations, as well as to create a unique physicality for the character. By experimenting with different techniques, an actor can find the right combination of voice and movement that best expresses the character's inner life and helps to make the character more believable and engaging to an audience.

In drama, as in real life, we express our ideas, our feelings and our needs to each other by:

The words we say (​ (a)   )

The way we say them (​ (b)   )

Our ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

Together, this makes up the ​language of drama.​

• Economy
• Voice
• body
• language

Dramatic action is enriched when physical images (e.g. body language) reinforce and strengthen the language.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The dramatic frame is when and where we decide to set our dramatic action to focus on particular aspects. 

Scene 1: Inside the event

Scene 2: On the edge of the event

Scene 3: Outside the event

All build their own dramatic tension and allow us to explore different aspects of the story.

Draw a diagram that represents this.

What is an example of using Ritual and Symbol in a drama to highlight a crucial moment?

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Answer explanation

An example of using ritual and symbol in a drama to highlight a crucial moment could be a character lighting a candle in a dark room. This could symbolize the character's inner struggle and the moment of clarity they have when they light the candle. The ritual of lighting the candle could also be used to signify the character's commitment to a new path or decision.