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Darkwood Manor- Y8 Autumn Term

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the dramatic device called when a character is questioned about their background, behaviour, and motivation?

a)

Hotseating

b)

Narration

c)

Thought Tracking

d)

Monologue

2.

Which dramatic device involves storytelling that puts emphasis on movement rather than dialogue, often abstract and stylised?

a)

A) Physical theatre

b)

B) Group improvisation

c)

C) Soundscaping

d)

D) Tableau

3.

What is the technique where the audience hears what a character is thinking, which may be different from what the audience sees on the outside?

a)

A) Thought tracking

b)

B) Narration

4.

What is the name of the technique where the actor creates the shape and form of a prop or object, replacing the use of set/props and/or physical objects on stage?

a)

A) Body propping

b)

B) Tableau

c)

C) Set Design

d)

D) Projection

5.

Fill in the blank: The genre we have explored is_________.

a)

Horror

b)

Comedy

c)

Naturalism

d)

Surrealism

6.

Which of the following is NOT a typical convention of the horror genre?

a)

A) Gothic setting

b)

B) Supernatural element

c)

C) Comedy

d)

D) Tension

7.

Fill in the blank: The way we portray a character that is different to our real self is called ___________.

a)

Characterisation

b)

Impersonation

c)

Mimicry

d)

Imagination

8.

Which of the following should you consider for characterisation?

a)

A) Body language

b)

B) Facial expressions

c)

C) Use of voice

d)

D) All of the above

9.

Which of the following are examples of body language?

a)

Smiling, crossing arms, eye contact

b)

Reading, writing, listening

c)

Singing, dancing, painting

d)

Cooking, cleaning, gardening

10.

Give two ways you can show you are playing a character and not yourself...

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