Elements of Drama NSW

What is the primary purpose of assuming a role in drama?

• To increase the volume of the performance

• To enhance the physical appearance of the character

• To memorize lines more effectively

• To represent a point of view and identify with a set of values

What is characterisation in drama?

• The process of choosing costumes for a character

• The selection of appropriate props for a scene

• The method of setting up the stage

• The development of a complex personality for a character

What does focus in drama help to achieve?

• Simplify the plot

• Increase the length of the performance

• Frame the action and maintain direction

• Reduce the number of characters needed

How can tension be created in drama?

• By limiting character movement

• By creating a problem or task for characters

• By having a single setting

• By reducing the number of props

What role does time play in drama?

• Determines the audience's attention span

• Dictates the duration of rehearsals

• Affects the place and situation of characters

• Limits the number of scenes

How does place influence dramatic action?

• By dictating the lighting requirements

• By determining the volume of sound effects

• By influencing the intensity of the action

• By specifying the number of acts

What does the situation in drama refer to?

• The lighting and sound setup

• The circumstances the characters are in

• The design of costumes

• The sequence of scenes

What is the significance of space in drama?

• It involves the spatial design and dynamics on stage

• It dictates the length of the performance

• It is about the allocation of roles

• It refers to the intermissions between acts

What does the structure of a drama provide?

• The chronological order of rehearsals

• A list of characters involved

• The background history of the drama

• A framework for presenting content

How is language used in drama?

• To provide instructions to the crew

• To express ideas and feelings through verbal and non-verbal means

• To dictate the pace of scene changes

• To list the props needed for each scene