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Understanding Drama: Its Unique Elements and Impact Compared to Other Literary Forms

Drama offers a distinct experience compared to prose and poetry by presenting stories performed live in front of an audience, making the action immediate and dynamic. Unlike television, which is pre-recorded, drama relies on actors' live performances. Derived from the Greek word "dran," meaning "to do" or "to act," it emphasizes the performance aspect. Key elements include playwrights, actors, acts, scenes, dialogue, and monologues, all working together to create conflict and tension. Drama encompasses various forms, such as comedy and tragedy, each with unique storytelling approaches.

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Understanding Drama: Its Unique Elements and Impact Compared to Other Literary Forms

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  1. Ask yourself • How does drama provide the reader a different experience than prose (short stories, novels) or poetry? • How is drama different from television?

  2. What does it mean? • Comes from the Greek Word, “Dran” • Means “To do” or “To Act” • The Doing/Acting Makes Drama

  3. What it it? …a story told in front of an audience

  4. Elements of Drama • Playwright: the author of a play • Actors: the people who perform • Acts: the units of action • Scenes: parts of the acts

  5. Speech in Drama • Dialogue: conversation between or among characters • Monologue: long speech by one single character (private thoughts)

  6. Conflict The internal or external struggle between opposing forces, ideas, or interests that create dramatic tension.

  7. Stage Directions • Found in brackets [ ] • Describe scenery and how characters speak • C, Center Stage • L, Stage Left • R, Stage Right • U, Upstage or Rear • D, Downstage or Front

  8. Theatre Where a play takes place

  9. Set • Construction on the stage that shows time/place • Could be called scenery

  10. Types of Drama • Drama is used to describe plays that address a serious subject. • Comedy is a form of drama that has a happy ending. Humor comes from the dialogue and situations. • Tragedy is a form of drama in which events lead to the downfall of the main character, often a person of great significance, like a king or hero.

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