Back to the full dot-point answer
SingaporeDramaQuick questions
Elements of Drama
Quick questions on Focus and tension explained: O-Level Drama element
4short Q&A pairs drawn directly from our worked dot-point answer. For full context and worked exam questions, read the parent dot-point page.
What is the main sources of tension?Show answer
Tension comes from several sources you can name and use. The tension of conflict comes from opposing wants. The tension of the unknown or of a secret comes from information the audience or a character lacks. The tension of a deadline or task comes from time running out or a job that must be finished.
What is q1?Show answer
Define focus and name two techniques that direct an audience's attention. [3 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Name three sources of dramatic tension. [3 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why tension needs to be released as well as built. [4 marks]
Have a question we have not covered?
This dot-point answer is short enough that we have not extracted many short questions yet. Read the full dot-point answer or ask Mo, our study assistant, in the chat for follow ups.