What does a facial expression contribute to a performance?
It can be very flattering to a performer
It tells you how the character is feeling and how they are reacting to the situation onstage
It's very distracting for the audience and should be avoided
How would your facial expressions differ if you were acting on stage and not for the screen?
They wouldn't differ if you were acting on stage or on screen
Acting on stage requires more exaggerated facial expressions than acting on screen
Acting on screen requires more heightened facial expressions than acting on stage
What could be the intended meaning when someone raises their eyebrows?
Shock, surprise or disapproval
Happiness, delight or pleasure
Sorrow, misery or depression
If someone stares blankly, what could this mean?
They're angry
They find the person they are looking at desirable
Bewilderment or lack of concentration
Which two elements should you include when writing about facial expressions?
The details of the facial expression and what it conveys
A detailed description of the actor's facial features as well as their physical appearance
The actor's accent and tone of voice
What could be the intended meaning if someone has their chin or nose in the air?
Arrogance
Boredom
Desperation
What should you try and achieve when describing facial expressions?
Descriptions that are short and not overly detailed
Descriptions that convey your own personal opinion to the reader
Descriptions that are precise and accurate
Which is not another word for annoyed?
Incandescent
Irritated
Inconsiderate
Why is precision such an important word in relation to facial expressions?
So that you can copy the expression if you wish
So that the expression can be understood correctly
Because people want a blend of ideas
How would you use your facial expressions to subtly show your dislike of another character to the audience?
Roll your eyes when they speak, taking care not to do so when they're looking at you
Smile cheerfully at the other character and give them a wink
Scratch your nose when they speak