Elements of drama

What is the definition of tension?

• Tension is a force transmitted through a string, rope, cable, or wire when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends.
• Tension is the driving force of drama by engaging audience and creating anticipation and excitement

• Tension is a type of fabric material
• Tension is a mystery

What Types of tensions are there? (There are multiple answers)

• mystery

• relationship

• surprise

• Task

How does this scene and characters build melodramatic tension?

What is the definition of mood?

• Emotional reaction to a situation

• Physical state of being

• Temporary state of mind or feeling

• The atmosphere created through the dramatic action

How is mood created?

answer choices

• Actors create mood through words

• Actors create mood through their actions

• Actors create mood through the whole time they are on stage

• Actors create mood through their voices

How does Po create mood in this video?

What is the definition of role?

• the performer adopts the purpose, attitude and status of the role

• A role in a position

• A role is a type of vehicle

• A role is something you mark the class with to ensure they are there

What creates a role?

• Values and Beliefs

• Attitudes and behaviours

• Relationships with others

• Voice can’t be used

How does Sharpay show role in the first 30 seconds of this video?

What is the definition of focus?

• The definition of focus is the center of interest or activity; the state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition.
• Focus is a musical genre.
• In performance, this refers to concentration of attention on what an

  actor is doing, feeling and sensing

• Focus is the act of balancing on one foot.