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Genres in Drama

100

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

200

A lighthearted genre of drama characterized by humor, misunderstandings, and happy resolutions, often focusing on themes of love, social norms, and human folly.

Comedy

300

A dramatic genre that emphasizes adventure, love, and idealism, often featuring noble characters, fantastical elements, and emotional or spiritual journeys.

romance

400

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

Literary Devices

100

• A play on words, often exploiting multiple meanings or similar sounds of words for humorous or rhetorical effect.

  • Example: “I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough.”

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pun

200

A contrast between appearance and reality, often highlighting the opposite of what one would expect.

Example: A fire station burns down.

irony

300

An exaggerated statement used for emphasis or humor.

• Example: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

hyperbole

400

The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words to create rhythm or emphasize particular sounds.

• Example: "The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plains."

assonance

Dramatic Techniques

100

A brief remark made by a character directly to the audience or another character, unheard by others on stage, revealing thoughts or intentions.

• Example: In Macbeth, Macbeth says, “If it were done when ’tis done, then ’twere well / It were done quickly,” to the audience.

aside

200

The conversation between two or more characters in a play or story. It drives the plot and reveals character relationships.

dialogue

300

A long speech delivered by a character alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts or feelings.

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soliloquy

400

A long speech delivered by one character to others, often revealing deep emotions, thoughts, or important information.

monologue