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Analysing and evaluating live theatre (Component 3, Section B)
Quick questions on Evaluating acting in live theatre: judging effectiveness with evidence - Edexcel GCSE Drama
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 unsupported opinion?Show answer
"It was brilliant" is not evaluation; tie the judgement to specific moments and reasons.
What is only praise?Show answer
A balanced judgement that acknowledges a limitation often shows stronger critical judgement than blanket praise.
What is q1?Show answer
What does the word "effectively" in a Section B question tell you to do? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why can a balanced judgement be stronger than blanket praise? [2 marks]
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