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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?
Play
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What is the name for a stylised
form of movement which
creates an illusion of reality?
Mime
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What is the drama form which is
typically Christmas theatrical
entertainment usually based on a fairy
tale?
Pantomime
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What is the term for a drama
about unhappy events and with
a sad ending?
Tragedy
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What is the term for a
drama which includes
song and/or music?
Musical
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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?
Movement
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What is the name given to the
drama form where the audience
suggest changes to a drama in
order to affect outcomes?
Forum
Theatre
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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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3.
Give three reasons why you think using play form can be the most
favourable form to use when creating a drama.
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?
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 Pan
The 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:
Red- still struggling
Amber understand some
of this revision
Green- fully
understand
If you require more help inform your teacher and refer to your Revision Booklet.
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