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WorksheetsUnit 3: Character Development
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is characterization?
changing voice, body language, movement, gesture, etc., when in role.
types of characters that appear frequently in movies, TV shows, books, etc.
the written text of a stage play or a screenplay to be used in production; includes dialogue and stage direction
the words spoken by characters
What are internal traits?
a character’s physicality
elements of character NOT contributed by actor
a character’s personality
movement of actors on stage
What are external traits?
types of characters that appear frequently in movies, TV shows, books, etc.
a character’s physicality (appearance, gestures, etc.)
a character’s personality
what the actor contributes to the character
What are character archetypes?
types of characters that appear frequently in movies, TV shows, books, etc.
the written text of a stage play or a screenplay to be used in production; includes dialogue and stage direction
instructions in the script of a play, usually indicating movement or tone of a character
the words spoken by characters.
What are performance elements?
what the actor contributes to the character
elements of character NOT contributed by actor
types of characters that appear frequently in movies, TV shows, books, etc.
a character’s physicality
What are technical elements?
elements of character NOT contributed by actor
what the actor contributes to the character
changing voice, body language, movement, gesture, etc., when in role.
a character’s physicality
What is a script?
the words spoken by characters
instructions in the script of a play, usually indicating movement or tone of a character
movement of actors on stage
the written text of a stage play or a screenplay to be used in production; includes dialogue and stage direction
What are stage directions?
types of characters that appear frequently in movies, TV shows, books, etc.
instructions in the script of a play, usually indicating movement or tone of a character
the words spoken by characters
what the actor contributes to the character
What is dialogue?
the words spoken by characters.
the written text of a stage play or a screenplay to be used in production; includes dialogue and stage direction
what the actor contributes to the character
a character’s personality
What is a puppet?
a character made out of paper or cloth and controlled by an actor’s hand
the written text of a stage play or a screenplay to be used in production; includes dialogue and stage direction
changing voice, body language, movement, gesture, etc., when in role.
a character’s personality
Which of the following is an example of an internal trait?
tall
smart
wearing glasses
speaking with a Southern accent
Which of the following is an example of an external trait?
wearing glasses
being funny
being smart
showing kindness
Select the three character archetypes discussed in class:
Hero
Mentor
Athlete
Villain
Teacher
Which of the following is an example of a performance element?
An actor wears a wig
An actor uses colored contact lenses to change their eye color
An actor changes their voice
An actor wears makeup
Which of the following is an example of a technical element?
An actor speaks with a Southern accent
An actor changes their body language
An actor wears a wig and makeup
An actor speaks in a high-pitched voice
