Drama Terminology

Mrs. Rosenberger

StatusThe relative importance of one character to another

ConflictThe struggle between opposing forces

CharacterizationThe process of developing and portraying a character

CreativityThe ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules or patterns to create meaningful new ideas, forms and methods.

ConcentrationExclusive attention to one object; close mental application

MotivationWhat impels a character to behave in a particular way

ObjectiveGoal; one’s efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish a goal or target

IntentObjective or expected outcome

ObstacleProblem which prevents the character from achieving the goal

PlotThe plan, scheme or main steps of a dramatic work Storyline

GOTEGoal – character’s principle questOther (person) - with/for/from whom you seek your goalTactics – Character’s means of trying to achieve a goal. This give acting its “guts”.Expectations – Intended outcome (needs excitement and enthusiasm)