In a traditional theatre, the part of the stage which projects in front of the curtain. Gcse drama glossary use the words below to help you to give you ideas for practical work and to give you extra marks in the exam. Dont forget to put your name below before you start. However, theres some general knowledge you should have before you dive in. Study drama terms flashcards at proprofs associated with shakespeare study. Glossary of educational terms many uk and international educational terms are unfamiliar to some schools and booksellers. Antagonist a person or a situation that opposes another characters goals or desires. A printable 2page glossary of language arts terms and definitions. The distinctive way that a writer uses language including such factors as word choice, sentence length, arrangement, and complexity, and the use of figurative language and imagery. Though drama has taken on a new meaning these days, it has a very specific definition in literature. This glossary combines with highquality teaching resources to bring the. Comic drama may be either romanticcharacterized by a tone of tolerance and genialityor satiric. The five act structure was originally introduced in roman times and became the convention in shakespeares period. The scene description, character movement, and sounds as.
This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Literary characters may be major or minor, static unchanging or dynamic capable of change. Costuming usually fits the personality of the character. Pdf a glossary of literary terms download full pdf. Glossary dictionary tech guide i have compiled every glossary on drama that is available on the internet into one document it includes almost every piece of technology that you can find in a theatre and key words. K12 english language arts glossary of terms missouri department of elementary and secondary education this glossary is a working document for educators intended as a guide to assist with classroom instruction. It is so massive that when printed it is an inch thick.
Teachers and students can use the definitions and word wall printouts below to better speak the language of the stage. A glossary of literary terms available for download and read online in other formats. Glossary of drama techniques voice, body, movement and use of space voice pitch the highness or lowness of a sound pace the rate at which words are spoken pause where sound stops, how often and for how long projection enables audience to hear the voice volume how loudlysoftly the words are spoken articulation clarity of voice tone the feelingemotion in the voice. When you use the word drama to describe your daytoday life, youre probably not referring to dialogue and actors on a stage. Jan, 20 stage directions, aside, monologue, soliloquy. The literary term, drama, is covered in this multiple choice quiz. Score an 85% or better and receive 5 bonus points toward the next homework or quiz grade. Here youll find over definitions of theatrical terms, from aside, beam angle. Download pdf a glossary of literary terms book full free. Drama glossary this glossary combines with highquality teaching resources to bring the excitement of the theater into the classroom.
A division of a play, may be further broken down into scenes. A feeling of excitement, curiosity, or expectation about what will happen. Drama is further divided into tragedy, comedy, farce, and melodrama, and these genres, in turn, can be subdivided. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq.
Drama terms study guide and a test on essential elements to assess your drama lessons. Examples listed are for illustration purposes only and are not meant to be allinclusive. Versea section of a song that keeps the same melody, but changes lyrics as the song progresses. Cambridge igcse drama glossary 0411 syllabus for 2022, 2023 and 2024. The routledge dictionary of literary terms the routledge dictionary of literary termsis a twentyfirst century update of roger fowlers seminal dictionary of modern critical terms. Blocking the planning and working out of the movements of actors on stage. Understanding drama worksheet literary term definition class example my own example character a person, animal, or thing in a work of literature. If you see a term you didnt recognize or understand, its hopefully in this list. More than likely, youre talking about some crazy stuff going down. Download and print 51 drama terms appropriate for primary students pdf format. Term definition action dramatic when a situation is presented, explored and resolved. Sets the physical location and description of the play. Writers resources glossary of terms this is a list of terms seen in screenplays, films, and on this web page. If you want to help support radio drama in the 21st century.
Includes a basic terms study guide and an assessment of common drama terms in a matching format with key. How to use the ctossary to find the exposition of a literar termy or phrase alway, s look it up in the index of terms, which is printed at the end of the volume. Try one of the apps below to open or edit this item. Read each item carefully before choosing your answer. This article will show you the importance of genre and how to use it. Jul 03, 2007 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Actor this word normally describes a person who takes the role of one or more characters in a play to be performed to an audience. Use them to help you become familiar with the language, as a reference while reading, and as a resource for writing in your journal. Character an imaginary person that inhabits a literary work. The performance is more theatrical and stylised and. An open space amongst seating for passage alternate. Glossary of literary terms act a major division of a play. The soliloquy often represents the character thinking aloud.
Physical comedy that centres around accidents, mock fights and humiliation tragedy. Abrams, 9780495898023, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Glossary of radio drama terms the postmeridian radio. Pdf a glossary of literary terms download full pdf book.
You can find other, simpler definitions in student language in vocabulary lists with each of the curriculum guides. The terms have been collected and adapted from various sources, listed at the end of this document. Bringing together original entries written by such celebrated theorists as terry eagleton and malcolm bradbury. Costuming props or clothing used to create a characters wardrobe. To try and help you navigate our website and our catalogues we have listed some of the most common terms below. Conflicta struggle between opposing forces in a story or play, usually resolved by the end of the work. Check out these terms to get a handle on the basics of prose study. Singers vocabulary answer key b d t t hn d rb td dp nt r n l d d vn n n h td n n p t h rh p n hr l pr r n. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office.
Manual semaphoretype device used on the front of a followspot. Monologue a speech by a single character without another characters response. A level drama and theatre glossary pearson qualifications. If you notice a term you dont see on this list, please email me with your suggestion. A glossary of literary terms free pdf, doc, epub, txt.
You may take the quiz as many times as you need in order to reach the goal of 85% or better. In process drama, where there is no outside audience, the word participant is normally used to describe the students making drama whether in or outofrole, and actor. The ability, on a manual lighting control desk as opposed to one which. The performance is as close to real life as possible. This glossary combines with highquality teaching resources to bring the excitement of the theater into the classroom.
Transitions a line or a graphic shape moves across the screen. The story shown is sad and usually involves the death or downfall of its main characters. Unspoken thoughts of a character delivered directly to the audience with the other characters onstage but unable to hear what is being said 6. Please feel free to reproduce for use in your classroom. Terms at the end of the volume an listds all the significant references in the glossary to authors and their writings. This process became an important aspect of many afro. Soliloquy a speech that is meant to be heard by the audience but not by other characters on the stage. Glossary 3 glossary for the purposes of the drama syllabus, the following definitions will apply. Theatre vocabulary actoractress a male or female person who performs a role in a play, work of theatre, or movie. Glossary of dramatic terms dramatic irony when the audience knows more than the characters on stage do. First published fifty years ago, a glossary of literary terms remains an essential text for all serious students of literature. The audience experiences catharsis at the end of the play, following the catastrophe.
You can also join the library and get a yearss worth of free admission, discounts, and if you want it recognition on our web site and in programs. Articulation the clear and precise pronunciation of words. A traditional plot sequence in which the incidents in the drama progress chronologically. Gcse drama glossaries for drama, performance, director and. Linear plots are usually based on causality that is, one event causes another to happen occur more commonly in. Thus, whether or not the character acknowledges the deitys existence, he or she persists in. Satiric works offer a darker vision of human nature, one that ridicules human folly.
Pdf documents involve a wide range of technical areas which this glossary seeks to explain. An allegory generally teaches a lesson by means of an interesting story. A genre is a category of literature identified by form, content, and style. Drama glossary school curriculum and standards authority. Catharsis the purification or purgation of the emotions. Book flats are freestanding when angled open, allowing quick setting and. The same 2page printable with blanks to fillin parts of the definition, if you prefer students to interact with the glossary throughout the school yearthe same fillin 2page glossary with bla. Glossary term definition audience identification identification occurs when an audience connects emotionally or ideologically with the characters, narrative andor dramatic action. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. This is the third edition of an essential glossary for students, now thoroughly updated and expanded with more than 50 new literary and critical terms. Reading and literature a glossary of literary terms 2 style.
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