Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Theatre & Film Mid Term 1 2026 Theory Exam with Marking Scheme.

  It is a Kenya Certificate of Basic Education (KCBE) Grade 10 Theatre and Film (Theory) Term 1 examination under the Arts and Sports pathway.

  • Duration: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Number of Questions: 11 structured questions (Section A – 70 marks; Section B – 30 marks)
  • Marking Scheme: The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It covers the following topics:

  • Elements of playwriting:
    • Theme development using social issues such as drug abuse and unemployment
    • Elements of plot including introduction, conflict, climax, and resolution
    • Role of setting in shaping audience understanding
    • Use of dialogue to reveal conflict and character relationships
    • Use of dramatic action to communicate ideas without narration
  • Spoken word poetry:
    • Definition and characteristics of spoken word performance
    • Poetic elements such as rhythm, repetition, word play, and rhyme
    • Role of persona in delivering a strong message
    • Audience engagement techniques through performance and language use
  • Play structure and storytelling:
    • Six key elements of effective playwriting
    • Five elements of plot within a three-act structure
    • Use of theatre for community engagement and social change
  • Theatre and performance concepts:
    • Meaning and use of persona in performance
    • Character bible and its importance in character development
    • Application of character development in spoken word and performance
  • Career and learning relevance:
    • Importance of studying Theatre and Film in senior school
    • Career opportunities in Theatre and Film such as acting, directing, scriptwriting, and production
• File Size:

  1.03 MB
• Length:

  4 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  THEATRE AND FILM
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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