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Hot-Seating

Description:

Hot-seating refers to a technique commonly used in drama and role-playing activities where individuals take turns assuming a particular character or role, and are questioned or interviewed by others in a structured setting. This exercise allows participants to explore different perspectives, develop empathy, and gain deeper insights into the character they are embodying.

Senses:

1. Verb (present participle):

• To engage in the practice of hot-seating.

2. Noun:

• A technique used in drama and role-playing activities.
• A specific instance or session of hot-seating.

Sample Sentences:

1. Verb:

• She loves hot-seating her characters to better understand their motivations.
• During the acting workshop, the participants were hot-seating famous historical figures.
• He is currently hot-seating as Hamlet in the school production of Shakespeare's play.

2. Noun:

• The drama teacher introduced the concept of hot-seating to the acting class.
• The hot-seating session revealed surprising insights about the character's backstory.
• We had a productive hot-seating exercise in our improv group yesterday.

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