Identify Term
a composition in prose form that presents a story entirely told in dialogue and action and written with the intention of its eventual performance being before an audience
What is a Drama?
Define Drama as a Genre.
relies heavily on emotional and relational development
What four questions should the Setting of a play answer?
Who, What, When, Where?
(Exit Stage Right)
Stage Direction
How are the parts of a play organized?
The parts of a play are organized into Acts and Scenes.
the basic idea of a play; the idea, point of view, or perception that binds together a work of art
What is a theme?
What is Dialogue?
speeches of the characters, more than one character on stage
What is the importance of Dialogue in a play?
Without dialogue, there would be no way to tell the story of a play. A play is told almost entirely in Dialogue.
Jack: Stop talking.
Jenna: Make me.
Dialogue
What is the name of the term used to describe the person who writes the play?
What is a playwright?
the opposing character of the protagonist
Who is the Antagonist?
Define Comedy as a Genre.
Amusing and satirical in its tone, often with a cheerful ending
What are the most important parts of the definition of Drama?
1. Play form 2. Told entirely in dialogue 3. Meant to be performed for an audience
It is a dark and stormy night in Winchester City, and Deborah and Jimmy have just arrived at the local frozen yogurt shop.
Setting
What elements of the play are considered literary elements (Give at least three)?
Plot, character, conflict, theme, language, style, dialogue
the main character (generally the “good guy” of a story)
Who is the Protagonist?
What is the Plot in a play?
the series of events which take place in the play, following the format of Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What is Conflict? What is the importance of Conflict in a play?
Answers may vary.
Joseph: (thinking out loud) Should I stay or should I go?
Internal Conflict
What elements of a play are considered technical elements (at least three)?
Stage set, scenery, costume, makeup, lights, sound
a type of art, literature, or music characterized by a specific form, content, and style
What is a genre?
What are Stage Directions?
an instruction in the text of a play, especially one indicating the movement, position, or tone of an actor, or the sound effects and lighting
What is Suspense? What is the importance of Suspense in a play?
Answers may vary.
You should always treat others with respect, no matter what they look like.
Theme
What elements of a play are considered performance elements?
Diction, expression, character motivation, and analysis