1. Literary Elements of Drama
Adding Interest to a Script
K. Lowther

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

3. …audience

4. An implicit or recurrent idea
2. Theme
An implicit or recurrent idea

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

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

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

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