The Power of Voice in Modern Drama · Modern Literature
Performance and Reception
Examining how different directorial interpretations can alter the linguistic impact of a written script.
Key Questions
- 1How does the physical delivery of a line change its semantic meaning for an audience?
- 2In what ways can lighting and sound design function as non-verbal linguistic markers?
- 3How does the historical context of a production influence its reception by a modern audience?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: English Literature - Literary and Dramatic AnalysisA-Level: English Literature - Critical Reception
Year: Year 12
Subject: English
Unit: The Power of Voice in Modern Drama
Period: Modern Literature
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