Conventions Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are conventions in drama?
Theatrical techniques which can add effect and help to enhance a drama.
Conventions are essential tools used by playwrights and performers to convey emotions and themes effectively.
What is a Flash-Back in drama?
The drama jumps back in time during the performance.
Flash-backs are often used to provide context or background information about characters and events.
What is a Flash-Forward in drama?
The drama jumps forward into the future.
Flash-forwards can create suspense or foreshadow future events.
Define Tableau in the context of drama.
A still image which gives an overview of a whole situation.
Tableaux are often used to summarize or highlight key moments in the narrative.
What is a Freeze Frame?
A still image which represents a moment in the drama.
Freeze frames can emphasize emotional moments or significant actions.
What is Mime in theatrical performance?
Creates an illusion without speech or props.
Mime relies on physical movement and expression to convey meaning.
What is a Monologue?
A character speaks thoughts and emotions out loud, often directed to the audience.
Monologues allow for deeper insight into a character’s inner world.
What does Movement refer to in drama?
Could be a stylized movement piece to represent a section of the drama.
Movement can convey themes and emotions without the use of dialogue.
What is an Aside?
An actor given information to the audience which other characters on stage don’t know about.
Asides often provide commentary or insight into a character’s thoughts.
What is Slow Motion in drama?
A section of the drama is performed slowly.
Slow motion can heighten tension or drama in a scene.
What is Narration?
A section of the story is spoken, often directly to the audience, sometimes with action happening simultaneously.
Narration can guide the audience through the plot and offer additional context.
What is Voice Over in theatrical performance?
Pre-recorded voice explaining the action, thoughts of a character, or providing audience guidance.
Voice overs can help to clarify events or themes that are not visually represented.
What is a Soliloquy?
One long speech presented by one character alone on stage.
Soliloquies are often used to reveal a character’s thoughts and feelings directly to the audience.
What does Split Stage mean?
The stage is split into two sections, allowing two different pieces of action to be seen alongside each other.
Split stages can create parallel narratives or contrast different scenes.
Define Dialogue in the context of drama.
The words exchanged between characters.
Dialogue is essential for character development and advancing the plot.
