French Neoclassical Rules - Review!

Match the 5 French Neoclassical Elements with their definitions!

• Time, Place, Action

• 3 Unities

• Tragedy or Comedy; no mixing

• 5 Acts

• Everything must be realistic -no fantasy

• Genre

• Play must follow the 5 act structure

• Decorum

• Play must teach right from wrong

• Verisimilitude

Which rule do you think is the hardest to follow when writing your NEW fairy tale? WHY?

What is the Unity of TIME?

• Play must be in ONE location

• Play must be 24 hours/one day.

• Play must have ONE plot only.

What is the Unity of ACTION?

• Play must be in ONE location

• Play must be 24 hours/one day.

• Play must have ONE plot only.

What is the Unity of PLACE?

• Play must be in ONE location

• Play must be 24 hours/one day.

• Play must have ONE plot only.