Mam Flashcards
(22 cards)
Pitch
How high or low the voice sounds. High pitch = anxiety or excitement; low pitch = authority or sadness.
Pace
Speed of speaking. Fast = nervousness; slow = seriousness or control.
Tone
Emotion behind the voice. Cold tone = detachment; warm tone = friendliness.
Volume
How loud or quiet the voice is. Whisper = secrecy or fear; shouting = anger or urgency.
Emphasis
Stress on certain words.
“I didn’t steal it!” – emphasis changes who is blamed.
Pause
A break or silence in speech. Creates tension or shows hesitation.
Intonation
Rise and fall of the voice in a sentence. Used to signal emotion or meaning (e.g. sarcasm).
Articulation
Clarity and pronunciation of speech. Slurred = drunk; precise = formal or educated.
Accent
A regional or social way of speaking.
E.g. Liverpudlian for Mickey in Blood Brothers.
Posture
The way a character holds themselves. Straight = confident; hunched = ashamed.
Gesture
Movement of hands or arms. Pointing, clenched fists, open palms.
Gait
The way a character walks. Dragging feet = tired; striding = powerful.
Facial Expression
What the face shows. Frown = anger or focus; wide eyes = shock.
Eye Contact
Where and how a character looks. Avoidance = guilt; strong eye contact = dominance.
Stillness
Remaining motionless for effect. Used to show shock, control, or build tension.
Level
Height positioning. Standing over = dominance; crouched = submission.
Proxemics
Use of space between characters. Close = intimacy or threat; far = conflict or avoidance.
Levels
Physical height difference on stage. High = power; low = vulnerability.
Stage Position
Where a character stands on stage. Downstage centre = focus; upstage = less attention.
Use of Set
Interaction with props or scenery. Sitting confidently on a chair = authority.
Entrances & Exits
How and when characters enter/leave. Storming on = anger; backing away = fear.
Eye Line/Focus
Where attention or gaze is directed. Looking away = discomfort; focused gaze = intensity.
