Genres in Drama
A type of drama that portrays significant events or figures from history, often blending fact with dramatic storytelling to explore themes like leadership, patriotism, or power.
Historical
A play on words, often exploiting multiple meanings or similar sounds of words for humorous or rhetorical effect.
pun
A brief remark made by a character directly to the audience or another character, unheard by others on stage, revealing thoughts or intentions.
aside
A lighthearted genre of drama characterized by humor, misunderstandings, and happy resolutions, often focusing on themes of love, social norms, and human folly.
Comedy
A contrast between appearance and reality, often highlighting the opposite of what one would expect.
Example: A fire station burns down.
irony
The conversation between two or more characters in a play or story. It drives the plot and reveals character relationships.
dialogue
A dramatic genre that emphasizes adventure, love, and idealism, often featuring noble characters, fantastical elements, and emotional or spiritual journeys.
romance
An exaggerated statement used for emphasis or humor.
hyperbole
A long speech delivered by a character alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts or feelings.
soliloquy
A genre that blends elements of tragedy and comedy, balancing serious themes with humorous moments, and often ending on a hopeful or ambiguous note.
tragicomedy
The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words to create rhythm or emphasize particular sounds.
assonance
A long speech delivered by one character to others, often revealing deep emotions, thoughts, or important information.
monologue