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Literary Elements of Drama
Adding Interest to a Script
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1. Suspense… a feeling of uncertainty as to the outcome, used to build interest and excitement on the part of the audience /
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An implicit or recurrent idea/message
2. Theme An implicit or recurrent idea/message
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3. Language The use of words and diction to show character, period, mood, and meaning.
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The capacity to relate to the feelings of another
4. Empathy The capacity to relate to the feelings of another
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The reason or reasons for a character’s behavior
5. Motivation The reason or reasons for a character’s behavior
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6. Discovery a revelation; something that is suddenly revealed about a character or situation in a play
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Technical Elements of Design
Essential Elements for a Successful Production
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The effects an audience hears during a performance to communicate:
1. Sound The effects an audience hears during a performance to communicate: character context environment
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2. Sets/Scenery The physical surroundings, visible to the audience, in which the action of the play takes place.
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The placement, intensity, and color of lights to help communicate:
3. Lighting The placement, intensity, and color of lights to help communicate: environment mood feeling
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4. Props Any article, except costume or scenery, used as part of a dramatic production; any moveable object that appears on stage during a performance.
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5. Costume & Make-up Clothing and accessories worn by actors to portray character and period. Make-up uses costumes, wigs, and body paint to transform an actor into a character.
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