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DRAMA
KEYWORDS DEFINITIONS
-It is written in a prose form.
All about Drama -The story entirely told in dialogue and action and written with intention of its eventual
performance before an audience.
-A person who writes plays, which are works of literature intended to be performed on stage
Playwright by actors.
-Playwrights create the dialogue, characters, plot, and other elements of a play.
a. Setting – the time and place in which the events of the play occur, which can greatly
influence the mood and atmosphere.
b. Character – the individuals who participate in the action of the story, each with their
own traits, motivations, and conflicts.
Elements of Drama c. Plot – the sequence of events that make up the storyline.
d. Theme – the central idea or message that the playwright intends to convey through
the story.
e. Style – It refers to the mode of expression or presentation of the play which points
out the playwright’s position or viewpoint in life.
a. Physical – it deals with external attributes of the characters. In a simpler term, it is
the physical characteristics of a character.
b. Social – it embraces all aspects that can be gleaned from character’s world or
Character Aspects environment. In a simpler term, it is the social status of a character.
c. Psychological – it discloses the inner mechanism of the mind of a character. In
simpler term, it is the mind and thinking of a character.
d. Moral – it discloses the decisions of the characters, either socially acceptable or not.
a. Natural Plot – it is a chronological sequence of events arrangement where actions
continuously take place as an end result of the previous action. (Linear Manner)
2 Types of Plots
b. Episodic Plot – each episode independently compromises a setting, climax, and
resolution; therefore, a full story in itself is formed.
- Realism – it is an accurate, detailed and life-like description in a play where things
are presented as real as can be set in actual life.
Style
- Non-Realism - It is a method of presentation identified as something stylized or
theatricalized whereby artist uses his feral imagination in projecting ideas.
a. Tragedy – portrays the downfall or suffering of a protagonist, often due to a fatal
flaw or external circumstances.
b. Comedy – characterized by humor, wit, and lightheartedness. It aims to entertain
and provoke laughter, often through amusing situations, witty dialogue, and
exaggerated characters.
c. Farce – it is a play that brings laughter for the sake of laughter, usually making use
grossly embellished events and characters. (Subtype of Comedy)
Types of Drama
d. Tragicomedy – A type of play that does not adhere strictly to the structure of
tragedy. This is usually serious play that also has some of the qualities of comedy.
e. Melodrama – Shows events that follow each other rapidly but seem to be governed
always by chance. The characters are victims in the hands of merciless fate.
f. Musical - combines elements of drama with music, song, and dance. It often
features characters expressing their emotions and advancing the plot through
musical numbers.
-A mistake in reasoning or an argument that is flawed.
Fallacy
-It can make an argument seem convincing even though it's actually weak or incorrect.
-It refers to behavior that is silly, ridiculous, or clownish. It involves acting in a foolish or
Buffoonery
comical manner, often to entertain or amuse others. (Not Expected)
-It refers to rough or playful behavior, often involving physical actions like roughhousing,
wrestling, or playful pushing and shoving. It's usually done in a spirit of fun and camaraderie,
Horseplay
but it can sometimes lead to accidents or injuries if it's not done safely or if it gets out of
control.
CREATIVE WRITING Semi - Final
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