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Theory and Fundamentals Flashcards

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  1. In LAMDA theory, what is 'characterization'?

    Answer: The process by which a performer embodies the physical, vocal, and emotional traits of a role

    Characterization involves a performer physically, vocally, and emotionally transforming to embody the personality and traits of a dramatic character.

  2. What is the function of 'status' in physical and dramatic performance?

    Answer: Indicating social power, confidence, or dominance through body language and behavior

    Status in performance is communicated through physical posture, eye contact, and behavior to show relative power or dominance between characters.

  3. In LAMDA graded drama examinations, what does 'motivation' refer to?

    Answer: The internal reason or intention that drives a character's actions and decisions

    Motivation is the internal psychological or emotional force that explains why a character behaves and speaks as they do.

  4. What does 'projection' mean in the context of vocal performance?

    Answer: The ability to direct the voice so it reaches the entire audience clearly

    Vocal projection is the controlled technique of directing and amplifying one's voice to fill the performance space and reach every audience member.

  5. In verse speaking, what is the significance of 'end-stopping' a line?

    Answer: It means deliberately pausing or dropping the voice at the end of a poetic line where punctuation also ends

    End-stopping honors the line ending with a pause, reinforcing both the metrical structure and the punctuation's natural breath point.

  6. What is 'enjambment' in verse speaking, and why does it matter for performers?

    Answer: The continuation of a sentence beyond a line ending without a pause, requiring performers to carry sense forward

    Enjambment occurs when a sentence runs over a line break without pause, and performers must recognize this to preserve the meaning rather than pausing artificially.

  7. Which of the following is NOT one of the core assessment criteria used in LAMDA performance examinations?

    Answer: Costume design

    LAMDA assesses voice, movement, and communication as core criteria; costume design is not a performance skill assessed in LAMDA examinations.