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

Answer: A tense posture, clenched fists, narrowed eyes, and a frowning face can show anger. The character might also have stiff movements and a loud, sharp voice.

Question 2: Imagine you are playing a shy character at a party. How would your movements and voice reflect this personality? List at least three ways.

Answer: Slouched posture, avoiding eye contact, speaking softly or hesitantly, taking small steps, and appearing nervous or hesitant.

Question 3: Explain how voice pitch and pace can help convey a character’s mood during a performance.

Answer: A high pitch and fast pace can suggest excitement or anxiety, while a low pitch and slow pace can indicate calmness, sadness, or seriousness.

Question 4: You are asked to portray a confident leader. Describe three specific actions or gestures you would include in your performance.

Answer: Standing tall with shoulders back, making direct eye contact, using deliberate and strong hand gestures, and speaking clearly and loudly.

Question 5: Draw a simple sketch of a character showing surprise. Label at least three features that express this emotion.

Answer: A correct sketch would show widened eyes, raised eyebrows, an open mouth, and a posture that is slightly leaning backward.

Question 6: Describe how a character’s movement can change to show they are feeling anxious versus confident.

Answer: Anxious movement might be fidgety, quick, and uncertain, with hesitant steps. Confident movement is steady, deliberate, with open and expansive gestures.

Question 7: Sketch a posture for a character who is feeling defeated. Label two key features that indicate this emotion.

Answer: A correct sketch would show slumped shoulders, a bowed head, and a slow, dragging gait. Labels might include 'slumped shoulders' and 'head bowed.'

Question 8: Choose a character trait (e.g., mischievous, nervous, brave). Describe how you would modify your voice and body language to portray this trait convincingly.

Answer: For mischievous: a sly smile, quick movements, and a mischievous glint in the eyes. For nervous: a shaky voice, fidgeting, and avoiding eye contact. For brave: steady gaze, strong posture, and confident tone.

Question 9: In performance, why is it important to consider both body language and voice when creating a character?

Answer: Because both elements work together to make the character believable and help the audience understand the character’s emotions and personality clearly.

Question 10: Write a brief performance scenario where a character’s body language and voice indicate they are hiding a secret. Describe both aspects.

Answer: The character might speak in a low, hesitant tone, avoiding eye contact, with nervous fidgeting or looking around quickly. Their posture could be tense, with clenched fists or crossed arms.