Question

3.1 Why do we encourage the development of the use of the voice and body in drama activities in the classroom?

Answer 1

Answer: the development of the use of the voice and body in drama activities

Explanation:

• he voice tells us so much about a person. Where they come from, their personality and how they’re feeling.

• An actor’s voice needs versatility as it must be able to communicate a range of emotions. It must have clarity so that every word can be heard and enough strength and resonance to fill a theatre auditorium.

• An actor also needs excellent breath control so that they won’t run out of steam and power midway through a sentence. They must ensure the sound they make is well supported by steady air, so they’re able to deliver their lines in a way which is sustained and controlled.
• There are a number of different vocal elements you should consider:
• Pitch – speaking in a high, low or natural voice.
• Pace – the speed with which you speak, eg the speed of response in an argument.
• Pause – a dramatic pause at a crucial moment is very effective in performance.
• Tone – your tone suggests your mood and your intention towards the listener, eg happy, sad.
• Volume – you must be audible to the audience but not shout at them!
• Accent – you need to consider the accent that will work for your character.
• Emphasis – this is the pressure on individual words that makes them stand out. There’s a natural stress on syllables as we speak, such as the first syllable in 'cabbage'. But emphasis or stress for a particular effect is significant and can change the meaning of a sentence as well as the feeling behind it.
• Intonation – the rise and fall of the voice. There’s a clear movement up when we ask questions for example. Intonation also helps us to say what we mean.