Elements of Drama

Elements of Drama

Dramatic texts are the same thing as a play, and are written by a playwright. A dramatic text is organized using plot, and is written by the author to entertain. A drama may have a theme at the end.

​A new scene signals a new setting.

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A character tag tells the reader who is speaking.

You need to read the stage directions, but you do not read them aloud.

​Props are important to the play because they help it come to life for the audience.

Multiple Choice

What is the setting of the play?

• Grandma

• Outside

• Grandma's cottage by the sea

• Inside

Open Ended

Who are the characters in the play?

Open Ended

Look at the description. How long has it been since they're seen Grandma?

Open Ended

Look at the stage directions regarding the present wrapping. Who do you think probably wrapped the present and why?

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a stage direction?

• Mia:

• Grandma! We're finally here!

• At Grandma's cottage by the sea

• (hugging her)

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of dialogue?

• Hello mom.

• Mother:

• ( Mia and her mother have been driving all day to see Grandmother. They haven't seen her in several months and are anxious to see her.)

• (Happy and excited)

Fill in the Blank

What is the theme of a drama?