The metal skeleton inside a puppet is called?

• A. Armature
• B. Rig
• C. Skeleton
• D. Frame

Answer: (A)

Inside a puppet, especially in stop-motion, the metal framework that forms the internal skeleton is called an armature. This armature provides a lightweight, poseable scaffold with joints at elbows, knees, and other points so you can bend and set the figure for each frame. It supports the outer materials—foam, clay, fabric—without slumping and allows precise control over movement, which is essential for convincing animation. A rig refers to the external system used to move or support the puppet, not its internal skeleton. A skeleton is a general term and not the specific industry term for the internal structure, and a frame is a broad term that doesn’t capture the articulated, jointed nature of the internal support. Therefore, the metal skeleton inside a puppet is called an armature.