The art of composing, writing, acting, or producing plays Drama
1. Literary elements 2. Technical elements 3. Performance elements Elements of DRAMA
components include: script, plot structures, suspense, etc. literary elements
components include: scenery, sound, lights, make-up, etc. technical elements
components include: acting performance elements
the written dialogue, description, and directions provided by the playwright. script
the events of a play or arrangement of action, as opposed to the theme. plot structures
the part of a play that introduces the theme, chief characters, and current circumstances. plot structure: exposition
a series of events following the initial incident and leading up to the dramatic climax. plot structure: rising action
the point of greatest intensity in a series or progression of events in a play, often forming the turning point of the plot and leading to some kind of resolution. plot structure: climax (turning point)
the series of events following the climax. plot structure: falling action
how the problem or conflict in a drama is solved or concluded resolution
a feeling of uncertainty as to the outcome, used to build interest and excitement on the part of the audience. suspense
the basic idea of a play; the idea, point of view, or perception that binds together a work of art. theme
where the action of a play takes place. setting
the particular manner of verbal expression, the diction or style of writing, or the speech or phrasing that suggests a class or profession or type of character. language
style used to create character language: word choice
a nonstandard way of speaking; may be related to region, class, trade, etc. language: dialect
your personal thoughts and views language: point of view
long speech made by one actor; a monologue may be delivered alone or in the presence of others. monologue
spoken conversation used by two or more characters to express thoughts, feelings, and actions. dialogue
the capacity to relate to the feelings of another.. empathy