"Roleplay" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To engage in a fictional situation or conversation in the present moment, usually for entertainment or creative purposes.
Example: "The actress is improvising a scene in the movie, roleplaying as a character in a different time period."
Role-modeling involves showing others what behavior is expected, accepted, or encouraged by imitating and demonstrating desired traits, attitudes, and habits. It can be conscious, as in intentionally trying to inspire others, or unconscious, simply showing others examples of how to behave in various situations.
An example or model to be followed by someone, especially a young person, of good or admirable behavior, behavior, or character.