Drama Key Terms Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• articulation : process of starting and stopping vowel and consonant sounds.
• motivation : the reason behind a character's behavior.
• script : written copy of a play.
• tongue twister : difficult to pronounce phrases or sentences used as articulation exercises.
• stage directions : script instructions for movement, business, lighting, sound, etc. usually in parentheses.
• rate : speed or tempo.
• blocking : planned movement on stage.
• crew : group of workers who handle a specific aspect of a production.
• objective : character's goal.
• climax : high point in the action of a scene.
• characterization : putting together all facets of a character to make that person a believable individual who can be portrayed before an audience.
• casting : selecting the actor who will play each role in a show.
• cheat out : aiming body out toward the audience when talking to another character.
• pronunciation : producing the sounds of words.
• role : part or character played by an actor.
• break a leg : wish for good luck in a performance.
• cast : actors in a play.
• inflection : gliding from one pitch level to another. can change the meaning of words.
• scene : performance with beginning, middle and end; section of a play that occurs at one place, at one time.
• volume : loudness or softness of the voice, sound effects or music.
• pitch : highness or lowness of the voice.