WorksheetsCambridge IGCSE Drama Glossary YEAR 7
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the space in which the actor may move in full view of the audience called?
Acting area
Acting style
Action
Analysis
What is a particular way of acting that reflects cultural and historical influences called?
Acting area
Acting style
Action
Analysis
What is the term for the movement or development of the plot or story in a play?
Action
Analysis
Antagonist
Apron
What is the process of examining how the elements of practical drama relate to each other in performance?
Action
Analysis
Antagonist
Apron
What is the opponent or adversary of the hero or main character of a drama called?
Antagonist
Apron
Arena stage
Articulation
What is the term for any part of the stage that extends past the proscenium arch and into the audience?
Antagonist
Apron
Arena stage
Articulation
What type of stage has the audience surrounding the stage area?
Arena stage
Articulation
Aside
Auditorium
What is the clarity or distinctness of speech referred to as?
Articulation
Aside
Auditorium
Audience configuration
What are lines spoken by an actor to the audience that are not supposed to be overheard by other characters called?
Articulation
Aside
Auditorium
Audience configuration
What is the part of a theatre where the audience sits called?
Auditorium
Audience configuration
Back projection
Backdrop
What is an Ensemble in theatre-making?
An approach that focuses on individual performances.
An approach that focuses on the combined output of all performers.
A type of lighting technique.
A form of improvisation.
What does Exposition refer to in a play?
The part that introduces the theme and characters.
The climax of the story.
The resolution of the plot.
The falling action.
What is a Flashback in a non-linear plot?
Going back in time to a previous event.
Moving the action into the future.
A type of dramatic irony.
A technique for character development.
What does the term Fourth wall refer to?
The physical wall of the stage.
The illusion of an invisible wall separating the audience from the action.
A type of lighting setup.
The main character's perspective.
What is the definition of Melodrama?
A style of play relying on sensationalism and sentimentality.
A form of improvisation.
A technique for character development.
A type of comedy.
What does the term Protagonist mean?
The main character in a play.
The antagonist of the story.
A supporting character.
A type of dramatic irony.
What is the purpose of a Prompt in theatre?
To give actors their lines as a reminder.
To create the set design.
To direct the audience's attention.
To manage the lighting.
What does Interaction refer to in drama?
The relationship between characters.
The use of props.
The lighting design.
The pacing of the performance.
What is the definition of Mime?
The art of portraying characters through gesture.
A type of dramatic irony.
A form of improvisation.
A technique for character development.
What does the term Inflection refer to?
Change in pitch of the voice.
The physical movement of actors.
The lighting design.
The emotional tone of a performance.
What is a technical rehearsal?
An opportunity to run through all the lighting, sound and set change cues in sequence.
A full performance of the piece as if to an audience.
A rehearsal that focuses only on dialogue.
What does 'repertoire' refer to?
The entire body of professionally published dramatic texts.
A specific play performed by a company.
The personal collection of an actor.
What is a soliloquy?
A speech in which an actor speaks the inner thoughts of his/her character aloud.
A dialogue between two characters.
A type of dramatic irony.
What is the meaning of 'tension' in theatre?
The atmosphere created by unresolved situations.
The physical movement of actors on stage.
The emotional state of a character.
What does 'theme' refer to in a play?
The basic idea of a play.
The setting of the play.
The characters involved.
What is 'stage presence'?
The level of confidence and energy an actor appears to have on stage.
The physical space where the play is performed.
The script of the play.
What is 'scenography'?
The art of creating performance environments.
The study of stage lighting.
The design of costumes.
What does 'status' refer to in character dynamics?
The power dynamic between two characters.
The emotional state of a character.
The physical appearance of a character.
What is 'symbolism' in theatre?
The use of symbolic language or imagery to evoke emotions.
The physical props used in a play.
The dialogue spoken by characters.
What is a 'tragedy'?
A form of drama based on human suffering.
A comedic performance.
A type of improvisational theatre.
