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Quick questions on Analysing the two performance texts on a theme (Section A) - OCR A-Level Drama and Theatre
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What is keep the theme central?Show answer
The set theme is the focus of Section A. Every choice should communicate or develop the theme, not just stage the scene. A strong answer keeps the theme in view throughout, showing how the rehearsal and interpretation bring it out for the audience.
What is q1?Show answer
State the marks, dominant objective and task of Section A. [3 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why is discussing the theme abstractly a weak Section A answer? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
As a director, explain how you would rehearse and stage a key extract from a studied text to communicate a set theme to an audience. [15 marks]
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