Elements of Drama
descriptions or instructions in a play that provide information about characters, dialogue, setting, and actions
Stage direction
The narrator speaks directly to the reader/ audience
2nd Person
articulation or expression in coherent form, either verbally or in a piece of writing
Voice
The author use a lot of senses to describe something. They say what it looked, smelled, sounded, felt, or tasted.
Describe
“I can’t believe we are going sing in front of the whole school!” Anna said excitedly as she led the group to the front of the auditorium.
Third Person
the time and place in which a narrative occurs. Elements of setting may include the physical, psychological, cultural, or historical background against which the story takes plac
Setting
a narrator outside the story tells the story
3rd Person
the intended target group for a message, regardless of the medium
Audience
The author gives a lot of facts about a topic. You learn new information about something.
Inform
Thomas made a bet with his friend Stephen that he could hold the globe up for the entire class period. Stephen thought for sure he would win, but Thomas knew that he could do this all day.
Third Person Omniscient
the basic sequence of events in a story that includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
Plot
The narrator knows what one character thinks and feels
3rd Person Limited
intentional and deliberate use of organizational patterns, text and graphic features, sentence structures, devices, and language to create an effective written work; author’s craft may vary by genre
Author’s craft
The author is simply telling a story. The author is telling you a story that was sad, happy, or scary.
Entertainment
Today my sister is coming to hang out with me. I plan on showing her how to jump rope since she isn’t very good at it.
First Person
Cast Characters in the play, includes a narrator
Cast
the narrator knows that the characters think or feel
3rd Omniscient
in literature, the opposition of persons or forces that brings about dramatic action central to the plot of a story
conflict
The author trying to tell you, or teach you how to do something. They explain how something works or how to make something.
Explain
Tina loved working in the outdoor classroom. The sun shining down made her artwork look that much better.
Third Person Limited
Distinctive characteristics of a specific character
Character Tag
A character in the story tells the story
1st Person
a subtle comparison in which the author describes a person or thing using words that are not meant to be taken literally
Metaphor
The author is trying to get you to do something or believe something. They are telling you what to do or telling you to try something out.
Persuade
Stacey just signed up for iTunes on her computer. You think that she should not put her real name in her username, but she doesn’t listen to you.
Second Person