Characterisation Techniques Recap

What is characterisation, and why is it crucial in storytelling and drama?

• It's the process of building a character's personality through their actions, thoughts, and interactions with other characters. It's crucial because it makes characters relatable and the story more engaging.

• It's the choice of costumes for a character.

• It's the background music that plays when a character appears.

• It's the process of selecting actors for a character role.

David has sat down in character on a seat whilst his group ask him questions to help him think more deeply about his character. What characterisation technique is being used here?

• Character Cards

• Role on the Wall

• Visualising character traits and thoughts

• Hot Seating

Sara is drawing a large outline of her character on a piece of paper, filling it with words and images that represent the character's thoughts, feelings, and background. Which characterisation technique is Sarah using?

• Role-on-the-Wall

• Character Cards

• Writing in Role

• Hot Seating

Mohammed has created a card that lists his character's name, age, occupation, likes, dislikes, and a secret that the character keeps. What characterisation technique is Tom employing?

• Role-on-the-Wall

• Character Cards

• Writing in Role

• Hot Seating

Lucy has written a diary entry from the perspective of her character, detailing a particularly challenging day and how it affected her character's feelings and decisions. What characterisation technique is Lucy using?

• Role-on-the-Wall

• Character Cards

• Writing in Role

• Hot Seating

In preparation for their next scene, Mariama sits in the "hot seat" while classmates ask questions. Mariama responds in character, revealing deeper motivations and fears. Which technique is being employed to develop character depth?

• Role-on-the-Wall

• Character Cards

• Writing in Role

• Hot Seating