GOTE, which stands for "Goal, Obstacle, Tactics, and Expectation", is an acronym devised by Robert Cohen to remind actors of the four basic elements they need to consider while preparing a character for the theater. The acronym was introduced in Cohen's book Acting One, which has become one of the most widely used textbooks for college theater students in the United States.

The bottom part of a farshi paijama which is made up of three sections, often richly embellished

Forced to answer. Opposite of sente.

a move which does not force the opponent's reply.

threat that need not be blocked by an opponent. The threat may be minor or the player may be able to neutralize it with a stronger threat. See also, sente and adzi.

Losing the initiative.

A channel for water.