Question 1: Describe how you would use your body and facial expressions to show that your character is feeling angry without using words.

Answer: A possible answer includes tense posture, clenched fists, narrowed eyes, a scowling face, and stiff movements to convey anger.

Question 2: Imagine you are playing a shy character. What kind of voice and movement choices could you make to show this to the audience?

Answer: A soft, quiet voice, minimal gestures, avoiding eye contact, and small, hesitant movements.

Question 3: Give two examples of how your posture can change to reflect a confident character versus a nervous character.

Answer: Confident: upright posture, shoulders back, steady eye contact. Nervous: slouched shoulders, avoiding eye contact, fidgeting.

Question 4: Describe a scenario in which your character might speak in a high-pitched voice. How would this help portray their emotions?

Answer: A character speaking in a high-pitched voice might be scared or excited. The pitch indicates heightened emotion, helping the audience understand their feelings.

Question 5: Using your own words, explain how gestures can help make a character more believable during a performance.

Answer: Gestures can emphasize emotions, show intentions, or reveal aspects of a character’s personality, making the portrayal more authentic and engaging.

Question 6: Sketch a simple outline of a character in a pose that shows they are surprised. Label the key parts of the body involved.

Answer: A sketch showing the character with wide-open eyes, mouth slightly agape, hands raised near the face, shoulders slightly raised. Labels should include eyes, mouth, hands, shoulders.

Question 7: Describe how you would change your voice and movement to play a character who is feeling sad.

Answer: Use a soft, slow voice, avoid energetic movements, slumped posture, and gentle gestures to reflect sadness.

Question 8: Think of a character who is angry. How could their tone of voice and posture change to show this during a scene?

Answer: A harsh, loud tone, clenched fists, stiff stance, frowning face, and aggressive gestures.

Question 9: Draw a quick sketch of a character standing confidently. Use labels to indicate the body language that shows confidence.

Answer: A confident stance with feet shoulder-width apart, chest slightly forward, head held high, arms relaxed at sides or on hips, and a slight smile. Labels should point to posture, head position, and arm placement.

Question 10: In your own words, explain why it is important to consider body language and voice when creating a character for a performance.

Answer: Body language and voice help communicate a character’s emotions, personality, and intentions clearly to the audience, making the performance more believable and engaging.