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Knowledge Base: Drama Greek Theatre Year 7 | Autumn Term 1
2. Unit Key Vocabulary
2.1
T2
comedy
Entertainment designed to make an audience laugh.
2.2
T2
tragedy
Drama based on human suffering, where a terrible fate befalls a character.
2.3
T2
chorus
A group of actors who describe and comment upon the main action of a play with a collective voice.
2.4
T2
prologue
The opening to a story that establishes the context and gives background details.
2.5
T3
exodus
The final scene of a Greek play, often linking back to the prologue and explaining the moral.
2.6
T3
amphitheatre
An open-air circular or oval performance space with tiered seating for the audience.
1. Perform Very Successfully
Physical 1.1 gesture A defined movement which clearly communicates meaning.
1.3 posture The position of a person's body when standing or sitting.
1.2
eye contact
When two people look directly into one another’s eyes, or at a fixed position.
Vocal
1.4
expression
Conveys an emotion that tells us about the character and the way they react to the situation.
1.5
emphasis
Stress on a particular word or phrase within a sentence to indicate importance or change meaning.
1.6
projection
The strength of speaking whereby the voice is used loudly and clearly.
Space
1.7
levels
Can be used to suggest different locations, status and authority one character has over another.
1.8
proxemics
The way space/distance between characters on stage is used to represent the relationship between them.
1.9
stage presence
Is the energy, or charisma and appeal, that an artist has whilst performing
3. Drama Key Vocabulary
3.1
T2
narration
Providing the audience with background information or commentary on the action of the play.
3.2
T2
choral speaking/ movement
A group of people speaking/moving together or sharing a speech.
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