Elements of Drama

It is the story of the drama, and it involves the sequence of events that occur from the beginning to the end.

• Plot

• Characters

• Dialogue

• Setting

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The environment where the drama takes place. It includes the time, place, and social context of the drama.

• Monologue

• Setting

• Characters

• Language/Diction

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They are the people or animals portrayed in the drama. They are the ones who bring the plot to life by their actions and interactions.

• Setting

• Language/Diction

• Characters

• Monologue

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An introductory section of a literary work or performance, which provides background information or sets the stage for the main action that follows. In a play or movie, a prologue might introduce the setting, characters or plot, and provide context for the audience. 

• Prologue

• Setting

• Characters

• Plot

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It is a long speech given by one person, often in a dramatic context such as a play or movie. It can also refer to a speech given by someone to express their thoughts, feelings or opinions, often without any interruption or feedback from others.

• Plot

• Setting

• Dialogue

• Monologue

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Curtains, backdrops, or platforms, used in a dramatic production

Costumes: clothing and accessories worn by actors to portray character and period.

Props: any moveable object that appears on stage during a performance, from a telephone, to a table, to a train.

• Technical Elements

• Characters

• Monologue

• Prologue

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In drama, the particular manner of talking, the diction or style of speaking, or the word choice that suggests a class or profession or type of character.

E.g. Impolite language suggests lack of education

• Setting

• Monologue

• Technical Elements

• Diction/Language

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A conversation between characters

• Dialogue

• Setting

• Plot

• Props

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