Elements of Drama

Elements of Drama

Ms. Hart & Mr. Reardon

Open Ended

What does the word "drama" make you think of?

Characteristics of Drama

A type of literature that uses plot and character to develop a theme

Actors convey meaning through their words, gestures, movements and facial expressions

Various issues and themes are embedded into plays

Script

• The written version of a drama

• Divided into acts and scenes

• Also contains the stage directions, the cast of characters and the dialogue

• Scripts are divided into acts which are then subdivided into scenes

• Some brief scripts contain only one act and are known as one-act plays

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an element of drama?

• Soliloquies^

• Cinematography

• Characters

• Live Audience