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Study the word list: GCSE Drama: Devising 3

Key words for GCSE Drama.

	exposition	Exposition sets up the world and history of the story.
	dilemma	A dilemma is when the characters are faced with a difficult decision.
	climax	The climax is the point of highest tension in a story.
	resolution	The resolution is the point at which the main problem is solved.
	transition	A transition is the moving from one scene to the next in a play.
	emotional	Emotional memory is a technique in which actors recall their own memories in order to add depth to their characters.
	memory	Emotional memory is a technique in which actors recall their own memories in order to add depth to their characters.
	inner	Inner dialogue is when the thoughts of a character are shared with the audience.
	dialogue	Inner dialogue is when the thoughts of a character are shared with the audience.
	proscenium	The proscenium arch frames the stage and separates it from the audience.
	arch	The proscenium arch frames the stage and separates it from the audience.
	fourth	When an actor breaks the fourth wall, they communicate directly with the audience.
	wall	When an actor breaks the fourth wall, they communicate directly with the audience.
	anti-climax	An anti-climax is the release of tension at the highest point to a disappointing result.

Use the list: GCSE Drama: Devising 3

Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.

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Say
Cover	Look again
Write
Check

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Say the word. Click the speaker icon.

Cover the word.

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Check your spelling.

exposition

dilemma

climax

resolution

transition

emotional

memory

inner

dialogue

proscenium

arch

fourth

wall

anti-climax

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__________ sets up the world and history of the story.

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