Performance studies

Tension is the atmosphere created through dramatic action

• True

• False

The tempo, pace and rhythm in dramatic action or the period of time in which the action is set. What element of drama is this?

Match the following

• Role

• A person portrayed in drama through physical and vocal qualities.

• Character

• The actor that takes on the values, attitudes, status and motivation of the role.

• Situation

• The who, what, where and when is at stake for the roles and the characters.

The ​ ​ (a)   is the framing of dramatic action.

• focus
• mood
• tension
• frame
• action
• symbol
• contrast
• space

Definition of movement

• This one is correct

• Use of movement to create action in the scene

• Use of body to communicate meaning

• Use of your voice to create meaning.

​ (a)   is a marked difference between two or more things placed side-by-side for dramatic effect.

• contrast
• Difference
• movement
• mood
• tension
• symbol

​ (a)   is a marked difference between two or more things placed side-by-side for dramatic effect.

• contrast
• Difference
• movement
• mood
• tension
• symbol

Match the following

• The driving force of drama

• tension

• Framing of the dramatic action

• mood

• Atmosphere created by dramatic actions

• focus

The performance studies exam is in week 9.

• True

• False

What is the driving force of drama

• Tension

• Elements of drama

• Mood

• Atmosphere