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Discover the world of drama through playwrights, actors, acts, scenes, and dramatic speech. Learn how conflict, stage directions, and characterization create compelling stories on stage. Delve into the types of drama, from comedy to tragedy, and explore the essence of theater. Unveil the magic of storytelling in a live performance setting.
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The Elements of Drama 6th Grade Language Arts
Essential Question • How does drama provide the reader a different experience than prose (short stories, novels) or poetry? • How is drama different from television?
Drama • Comes from the Greek Word, “Dran” • Means “To do” or “To Act” • The Doing/Acting Makes Drama
Drama… • …is a story told in front of an audience
Elements of Drama • Playwright-the author of a play • Actors-the people who perform • Acts-the units of action • Scenes-parts of the acts
Dramatic Speech • Dialogue-conversation between or among characters • Monologue-long speech by one single character (private thoughts)
Conflict • The internal or external struggle between opposing forces, ideas, or interests that create dramatic tension.
Stage Directions • Found in brackets [ ] • Describe scenery and how characters speak • C, Center Stage • L, Stage Left • R, Stage Right • U, Upstage or Rear • D, Downstage or Front
Theatre • Where a play takes place
Set • Construction on the stage that shows time/place • Could be called Scenery
Props • Small movable items that the actors use to make actions look real
Characterization • Is the playwright’s technique for creating believable characters. • Indirect • Direct
Types of Drama • Drama is used to describe plays that address a serious subject.
Types of Drama • Comedy is a form of drama that has a happy ending. Humor comes from the dialogue and situations.
Types of Drama • Tragedy is a form of drama in which events lead to the downfall of the main character, often a person of great significance, like a king or hero.