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    CREATIVE WRITING Semi - Final

    Examination Reviewer

    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
    Examination Reviewer

    a. Content – Comedy or Tragedy?


    b. Length – Sketch, One Act Play or Full-Length Play?
    Drama Forms
    c. Medium – Radio Drama, Television Drama (Sitcoms), Cinemas, Online (Web series),
    or Podcast?
    a. Scene – it is a unit of action because there is a misconception that scenes are tied to
    the setting.
    Structure of Drama
    b. Act – it is the sequence of scenes. Modern playwrights have simplified the five-act
    structure to just three acts: Set-Up, Conflict, and Resolution.
    a. Scene Descriptions – describes the scene taking place on the stage.
    b. Acting Cues – tells the actors how to read their lines.
    Basic Scripts are Made
    c. Dialogues – lines that the actors are supposed to deliver.
    Up of…
    d. Dramatis Personae – it is the lists of characters. It is advisable to put list of
    characters on the first page of your drafts.

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