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Knowledge Base: Drama The Tempest Year 7 | Spring Terms 1& 2
3. Drama key vocabulary
1.15
T2
aside
A remark that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by other characters.
1.16
T2
characterisation
The act of changing your voice, movement, body language and gesture when in role throughout a performance.
1.17
T2
protagonist
The leading character or one of the main characters within a play or performance.
1.18
T2
In-the-round
A form of theatrical staging in which the acting area, which may be raised or at floor level,
is completely surrounded by the audience.
1.19
Shakespeare
• Born in Stratford Upon Avon in 1564 • Died in 1616
• Itisthoughtthathewrote37playsand
154 sonnets
1.20
Themes in The Tempest
• Power
• Justice
• Freedom
• Love
• Forgiveness • Revenge
1.21
Key Characters
• Prospero (protagonist) • Miranda
• Antonio (antagonist)
• Prince Ferdinand
• King Alonso • Caliban
• Ariel
1. Perform Very Successfully
Physical
Vocal
1.1 gesture
1.3 gait
1.4 tone
1.5 pause
A defined movement which clearly communicates meaning.
The way a character walks.
Suggests your mood or intention towards the listener. A moment of stillness to create tension.
1.2
facial expression
The way the muscles in your face are used to communicate how you feel.
Space
1.11
T2 Shakespeare
British playwright, poet and actor.
1.6
pitch
Speaking in a high, low or natural voice. Can communicate characters age, emotions, background.
1.7
levels
Can be used to suggest different locations, status and authority one character has over another.
1.8
mime
Demonstrating the weight, size & shape of an object, without it being physically present.
1.9
2. Unit key vocabulary
pace
Is the energy or speed of movement of individual/s, which impacts the atmosphere of a scene.
1.10
T2
hot seating
When a character steps out of the drama and answers questions from an audience whilst staying in role.
1.12
T2
iambic pentameter
A line of verse containing 10 syllables. These syllables are delivered by a small beat followed by a larger beat e.g., da-DUM.
1.13
T2
theme
An idea or topic that recurs or is common throughout a piece of art, literature or drama.
1.14
T3
comic book theatre
A series of still images are created to tell a story- like a comic strip. Each image is given a ‘caption’.
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