Drama - Y8 - Shakespeare

What is the term for acting, portraying a character, or being somebody other than yourself?

• Directing

• Roleplay

• Narration

• Blocking

Which term refers to the part that you are playing in a performance?

• Actor

• Context

• Character

• Script

What is a still image in drama?

• A frozen picture capturing a moment, a character or theme.

• A speech for one person.

• A picture using sounds.

• When you create a scene on the spot without any preparation.

Which skill should include background, middle ground and foreground elements?

• A still image.

• A soundscape.

• A scripted scene.

• An improvisation.

What is the name of the person who informs the audience about the plot, characters and events in the performance?

• The actor.

• The director.

• The narrator.

• The teacher.

Which term means to decide when and where an actor moves on stage?

• Sliding.

• Ducking.

• Blocking.

• Obstructing.

What is the term that refers to why a play was written and what was happening at the time which may have influenced the playwright's choices.

• Context

• Control

• Confidence

• Consideration

What is being described here? A practical exercise allowing you to explore a story, theme or play by acting out the key moments.

• WISH

• WHOOSH

• WHOOP

• WHA-HEY

What does 'proxemics' refer to in drama?

• How near or far you are from another character.

• How loudly or quietly you speak to another character.

• How well rehearsed your scene is.

• How quickly or slowly you speak to another character.

What three things should every still image contain?

• Levels, Eye Contact and Facial Expression.

• Levels, Facial Expressions and Gestures.

• Levels, Body Language and Posture.

• Levels, Facial Expression and Body Language.