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Elements of Drama

Elements of Drama. Important Words to Keep in Mind. Character – Drama – Props – Scenery Casts – Climax - . Elements of Drama. Acts Units of action in a drama Divided into scenes Characterization Writer’s technique for creating believable characters Dramatic speech

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Elements of Drama

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  1. Elements of Drama

  2. Important Words to Keep in Mind • Character – • Drama – • Props – • Scenery • Casts – • Climax -

  3. Elements of Drama • Acts • Units of action in a drama • Divided into scenes • Characterization • Writer’s technique for creating believable characters • Dramatic speech • Advances the story’s action • Dialogue – conversation between or among characters • Monologue – long speech spoken by single character/tells private thoughts of character

  4. Stage direction • Sets of bracketed information that describe scenery and how the characters should move or speak • Set • Used for the construction on stage that suggests the time and place of action • Props • Small movable items that the actors use to make their actions look realistic

  5. Types of Drama • Comedy • Features everyday characters in funny situations • Can be written to entertain or point out faults in society • Tragedy • The events lead tot the downfall of the main character • Main character can be an average person but is often a person of great significance, like a king or a heroic figure • Drama • Describes plays that address serious subjects • Types: Screenplays (movies), teleplays (TV movies), radio plays

  6. Reading a Play – Before Reading • Set a Purpose • Answer three questions to set your purpose: • 1. What are the main characters like, and what’s the relationship among them? • 2. What is the central conflict, and how is it resolved? • 3. What is the theme of the play? • Preview • Checklist • Title page, including the title and playwright • Cast of characters • General setting • Number of pages, acts, and scenes • Any background information, photographs, or illustrations

  7. Reading Strategy • Summarizing • Helps you keep track of the main action and main ideas • Plays usually have more than one setting • Action usually shifts from scene to scene • Magnet Summary • Start by selecting a magnet word • Magnet word can be word that is repeated • Magnet word can be a feeling or idea that is repeated • Connect details to that word • Can be used to sum up a moment, scene, or entire play

  8. During Reading • Read with a Purpose • Focus on questions • What are the main characters like, and what’s their relationship among them? • What is the central conflict, and how is it resolved? • What is the theme of the play? • Jot down ideas or quotes while reading • Sketch pictures to help you remember parts

  9. Remember important details • Magnet Summary • Summary Notes • Character Map

  10. Magnet Summary Diary of Anne Frank

  11. Summary Notes Diary of Anne Frank

  12. Character Map Diary of Anne Frank

  13. Plot Diagrams • Acts • Scenes • Exposition • Rising Action • Climax • Falling Action • Resolution

  14. After Reading • Pause and Reflect • Ask yourself these questions: • 1. Can I describe the main characters? • 2. Can I explain the central conflict in the play and summarize the plot? • 3. What is the main message, or theme, of the play? • 4. Do parts of the play confuse or puzzle me? • Reread • If you are unable to answer any of those questions, you need to reread.

  15. Focus on Theme • Theme • Message or idea that the playwright wants you to remember • Some have one theme; others have many minor themes • Three Step Plan for Understanding Theme • 1. Find the “big ideas” or general topics • 2. Find out what the characters do and say that relates to the general topic • 3. Come up with a statement of the author’s point or message about the topic

  16. Common Topics for Themes • Childhood • Courage • Death • Faith • Family • Freedom • Friendship

  17. Growing up • Hate • Hope • Identity • Independence • Justice • Love • Loyalty • Nature • Patience • Patriotism • Prejudice • Race relations • Self-improvement • Self-reliance • Success • Trust • Truth • Unhappiness • Violence • War

  18. Focus on Language • Study key lines and speeches in a play • Consider how the stage directions contribute to a play • Do not skip over • Describe emotions, facial expressions, and other directions • Helps the reader “see” the play • Examine the dialogue to see the way it affects characters, plot, and theme • Plays are based on dialogue (character’s words) not descriptive details like books, novels, or short stories

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