Elements of Drama

The time and place where a narrative occurs

• Resolution

• Setting

• Characterization

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The methods a writer uses to develop characters; for example, through descriptions, actions, and dialogue

• Characterization

• Conflict

• Point of view

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The problem that the character will have to face- struggle or opposition. This is where the action takes place.

• End

• Conflict

• Beginning

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the outcome of the conflict of a story; when loose ends are wrapped up

• Resolution

• Falling action

• Conflict

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Define characterization.

• the methods used by an author to portray a character

• someone who undergoes an important, internal change because of the action in the plot

• the characters central to the story

• characters necessary to the story but who play a smaller role

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_____________ is when a writer reveals traits of a character in a straightforward manner, or through comments made by another character involved with him in the storyline.

• Round Characterization

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Flat Characterization

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_____________ is when the reader has to deduce for themselves the characteristics of the character by observing his/her thought process, behavior, speech, way of talking, appearance, and manner of communication with other characters, as well as by discerning the response of other characters.

• Static Characterization

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

• Flat Characterization

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Greg is a conflicted soul: he wants to do the right thing, but the constant quest for status and girls seems to undermine his every effort. His attempts to prove his worthiness in the popularity race (he estimates he's currently ranked 52nd or 53rd) are constantly foiled by well-meaning parents, a younger and older brother, and nerdy friends. No matter how hard he tries Greg can’t stop being a wimpy kid.

• Direct

• Indirect

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Captain Jack Sparrow from Dead Man’s Chest

An arm reaches through a blasted hole, finds and opens a latch. The lid swings open. Captain Jack Sparrow sits up. Jack panics a bit, searching his casket – finds his hat, puts it on. That makes him feel a little better. He looks down. Bows his head, crosses himself.

• Direct

• Indirect

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Captain Jack Sparrow from Dead Man’s Chest

Gibbs: “Something’s got Jack vexed, setting a course without knowing his own heading. Trust me…. What bodes ill for Jack bodes ill for us all.”

• Direct

• Indirect

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