Drama Terminology Quiz

What is the term for when the members of a group use their bodies to make an image capturing an idea, theme, or moment in time?

• Freeze frame

• Parallel Play

• Slow Motion

• Flash-forward

What is the term for moving backwards and forwards in time in order to extend understanding of the themes and characters?

• Flashback

• Spoken thoughts

• Ritual

• Soundscape

What is the term for a situation in which all of the actors work at the same time, but separately, in their own space?

• Action

• Mood

• Focus

• Parallel Play

What is the term for when a person in role speaks the private thoughts of their character to the audience to add tension or provide information?

• Spoken thoughts

• Mask

• Tension

• Role

What is the term for the process of slowing down and exaggerating movements, facial expression, and gesture to heighten tension or isolate an important moment?

• Mask

• Symbol

• Slow Motion

• Narration

What is the term for an object normally worn on the face, typically for protection, disguise, performance, or entertainment?

• Mask

• Focus

• Time

• Atmosphere

What is the term for the point that demands the audience's attention, being the central event, character, theme, issue or problem of the drama?

• Focus

• Time

• Space

• Tension

What is the term for the overriding feeling of a scene, which can be enhanced using lighting?

• Symbol

• Role

• Action

• Mood

What is the term for the time when the drama is set, such as 1950's 8pm in winter?

• Time

• Narration

• Space

• Tension

What is the term for where the dramatic action happens, referring to both the imagined and actual space?

• Flash-forward

• Soundscape

• Ritual

• Space or Place