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Elements of Drama

Elements of Drama. Drama vs. Narrative. What are some differences between drama and narrative?. Drama vs. Narrative. What are some differences between drama and narrative? Drama : a work that is performed live on stage An individual drama is called a play. Play structure.

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Elements of Drama

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  1. Elements of Drama

  2. Drama vs. Narrative • What are some differences between drama and narrative?

  3. Drama vs. Narrative • What are some differences between drama and narrative? • Drama: a work that is performed live on stage • An individual drama is called a play

  4. Play structure • Cast of characters: lists all the players (characters) • Plot: the action of the play • Scene: a brief portion of that action • Act: A group of scenes

  5. Reading a play • Script: The play in written form • As you read a script, first look at the cast of characters, dialogue, and stage directions. This will help you to picture the action and involve yourself in it. • Dialogue: words spoken by the actors

  6. Reading a play • Stage directions: directions to the crew and actors • Dictate the actor’s tone of voice, movements, and other actions • Appear in brackets beside dialogue • Different stage directions create entirely different feelings for the audience

  7. Staging: bringing the drama to life • Set: physical environment onstage • Suggests the time and place of the action • Costumes: clothing worn by the actors to make the action appear realistic

  8. Staging: bringing the drama to life • Props: any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play • Techinical effects: lighting, sound, or other special effects to enhance the audience’s experience

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  11. The Hitchhiker vocab • Assurance: a guarantee or pledge • Junction: a place where two roads meet • Lark: • Monotony: • Sinister:

  12. The Hitchhiker vocab • Assurance: a guarantee or pledge • Junction: a place where two roads meet • Lark: a carefree or spirited adventure • Monotony: • Sinister:

  13. The Hitchhiker vocab • Assurance: a guarantee or pledge • Junction: a place where two roads meet • Lark: a carefree or spirited adventure • Monotony: a tedious sameness • Sinister:

  14. The Hitchhiker vocab • Assurance: a guarantee or pledge • Junction: a place where two roads meet • Lark: a carefree or spirited adventure • Monotony: a tedious sameness • Sinister: suggesting or threatening evil

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