1. Literary Elements of Drama
Adding Interest to a Script

2. 1. Suspense…
a feeling of uncertainty as to the outcome, used to build interest and excitement on the part of the
audience /

3. An implicit or recurrent idea/message
2. Theme
An implicit or recurrent idea/message

4. 3. Language
The use of words and diction to show character, period, mood, and meaning.

5. The capacity to relate to the feelings of another
4. Empathy
The capacity to relate to the feelings of another

6. The reason or reasons for a character’s behavior
5. Motivation
The reason or reasons for a character’s behavior

7. 6. Discovery
a revelation; something that is suddenly revealed about a character or situation in a play

8. Technical Elements of Design
Essential Elements for a Successful Production

9. 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

10. 2. Sets/Scenery
The physical surroundings, visible to the audience, in which the action of the play takes place.

16. 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

19. 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.

22. 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.