Grade 10 Drama

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Across
  1. 2. The main character in a story or play, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward.
  2. 7. A genre of literature or performance that tells a story through dialogue and action. It can be performed live on stage or in a recorded format.
  3. 11. A style of performance that emphasizes movement, gesture, and physicality over dialogue.
  4. 14. The technique of speaking loudly and clearly so the audience can hear and understand the actor's lines.
  5. 17. A division of an act in a play, often taking place in one location or time period.
  6. 20. A signal for the next action or line to take place, often given by another actor's line or action.
  7. 21. A major division in a play. A play is often divided into acts, each containing multiple scenes.
  8. 22. A character or force that opposes the protagonist, often creating conflict in the story.
  9. 24. A performance or presentation by an actor to demonstrate their talent and suitability for a role.
  10. 25. The physical environment or backdrop used on stage to represent the setting of a play.
  11. 26. Another actor with whom a character interacts on stage.
  12. 29. The mood or atmosphere of a play, scene, or character's speech, conveying emotions such as happiness, sadness, tension, etc.
  13. 30. A performance style in which actors use exaggerated gestures and facial expressions to tell a story without speaking.
  14. 31. The spoken words between characters in a play or performance.
  15. 32. The process of practicing the play before a performance, allowing actors to become familiar with their roles and blocking.
  16. 33. The planned movements and positions of actors on stage during a performance.
  17. 34. A long speech by one actor, often used to express thoughts or emotions.
Down
  1. 1. To improvise or speak without a script. Often used in unscripted moments or during improvisation.
  2. 3. A person who performs in a play or film, portraying a character.
  3. 4. The act of creating a scene or dialogue without prior preparation or script.
  4. 5. The process by which an actor portrays a character's traits, emotions, and motivations.
  5. 6. A person or figure in a play, story, or performance, typically portrayed by an actor.
  6. 8. The ability of an actor to command attention and engage the audience while on stage.
  7. 9. The clothing worn by actors to represent the character they are portraying.
  8. 10. A still scene or picture created by actors, often used to highlight a moment or image in a play.
  9. 12. The feeling of tension or anticipation in a story, often created through uncertainty or conflict.
  10. 13. The sequence of events in a story or play, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.
  11. 15. The disclosure of important information or a twist in the plot, often changing the course of the story.
  12. 16. A genre of drama that focuses on serious themes and often ends in disaster for the protagonist.
  13. 17. The underlying meaning or emotions in a character's dialogue, often not directly stated but inferred by the actor’s tone, gestures, or actions.
  14. 18. A genre of drama that is intended to be humorous and often involves lighthearted themes and happy endings.
  15. 19. The person responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of a production, including actors, blocking, and staging.
  16. 23. The planned movements and positions of actors on stage.
  17. 27. The imaginary barrier between the actors and the audience, through which the actors perform without acknowledging the audience directly.
  18. 28. Instructions in the script of a play that indicate movement, positioning, or tone of voice for actors.