Form and Structure Revision

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Form is the overall style of the drama. That is:

• a play, scripted or improvised• dance drama

• mime• monologue• movement

• musical• pantomime

• comedy• tragedy

• docu-drama• forum theatre

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Structure is the way in which time, place and action are sequenced. In a linear, or a chronological, structure the action unfolds from beginning to end.

In a non-linear structure the action unfolds through shifts in time (flashback/flashforward) and/or place.

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On the following slides you will see examples of the different

drama forms. Try to revise your understanding of these by

writing down the correct term for each definition shown.

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What is another word for a drama, which can be scripted or improvised?

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What is the name for a stylised form of movement which creates an illusion of reality?

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What is the drama form which is typically Christmas theatrical entertainment usually based on a fairy tale?

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What is the term for a drama about unhappy events and with a sad ending?

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What is the term for a drama which includes song and/or music?

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What is the term for a documentary style drama, including reconstructions of events?

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What is the term for a drama which is funny/comical?

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What is the form where a character speaks their thoughts aloud?

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What is the drama form where the use of the body as a means of communication is central?

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What is the name of the drama form where the audience suggest changes to a drama in order to affect outcomes?

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What is the term given to a drama presented through dance moves?

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Now check the answers on the following slides to see

how many you have correct.

Then complete the past paper questions at the end.

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What is another word for a drama, which can be scripted or improvised?

PlayCreated by L McCarry

What is the name for a stylised form of movement which creates an illusion of reality?

MimeCreated by L McCarry

What is the drama form which is typically Christmas theatrical entertainment usually based on a fairy tale?

PantomimeCreated by L McCarry

What is the term for a drama about unhappy events and with a sad ending?

TragedyCreated by L McCarry

What is the term for a drama which includes song and/or music?

MusicalCreated by L McCarry

What is the term for a documentary style drama, including reconstructions of events?

Documentary Drama

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What is the term for a drama which is funny/comical?

Comedy

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What is the form where a character speaks their thoughts aloud?

Monologue

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What is the drama form where the use of the body as a means of communication is central?

MovementCreated by L McCarry

What is the name given to the drama form where the audience suggest changes to a drama in order to affect outcomes?Forum

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What is the term given to a drama presented through dance moves?

Dance Drama

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Now complete the revision questions on the next slide on paper or in WORD and

email to your teacher.

These questions are suitable for all levels.

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1. Give three reasons why you think using play form can be the most favourable form to use when creating a drama.

2. Think of a time when you have created a piece of drama which was not in play form. What form did you choose and why?

3. Look at the stimuli below, for each title suggest which drama form you would use to turn this into a drama. Give reasons for each choice.

Peter PanThe Goodbye

Saturday Night Fever

4. Outline your ideas for a ‘Dance Drama’ based on the stimulus of ‘Love and Hate’. Describe what the storyline would be and include details of the characters.

5. What Theatre Arts could you add to this ‘Dance Drama’ to enhance the storyline? Give reasons for you ideas.

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You have now completed revision on Form and Structure. NOW evaluate your understanding:

If you require more help inform your teacher and refer to your Revision Booklet.

Red- still struggling

Amber -understand some of this revision

Green- fully understand

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