Considering how to use body language and voice to perform a convincing monologue
I can use body language and voice to deliver a convincing monologue with a clear, character voice.
Considering how to use body language and voice to perform a convincing monologue
I can use body language and voice to deliver a convincing monologue with a clear, character voice.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- We can use our body language, posture and eye contact to convey certain emotions.
- We can vary the pitch and pace of our voice to convey different emotions and influence the tone of our monologue.
- You can trick yourself into feeling more confident about a performance through deep breathing and smiling.
Common misconception
That we can't do anything to help control our nerves.
While we can't stop the feeling of nervousness entirely, we can trick our body into relaxing more by smiling and using deep breathing.
Keywords
Pitch - Pitch refers to the relative highness and lowness of voice when speaking.
Pace - When delivering a monologue, pace refers to the speed at which you are saying the words.
Tone - Tone refers to the general mood or feeling.
Body language - Body language is the movements or positions of your body that show other people how you are feeling.
Equipment
You may want a copy of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' for this lesson.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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