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DRAMA. Reading and Literature Notes Textbook p. 245-249. Drama. What are we going to learn? Understand and identify Drama terms Understand and appreciate Drama. Drama. 1 of 5 major genres Characters and plot are developed through dialogue and action
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DRAMA Reading and Literature Notes Textbook p. 245-249
Drama • What are we going to learn? • Understand and identify Drama terms • Understand and appreciate Drama
Drama • 1 of 5 major genres • Characters and plot are developed through dialogue and action • Drama is intended to be performed for an audience
What does Drama look like? • Script • A drama is written in a special form called a script. • Stage Directions and Dialogue • TV, movies, videos, and on stage
Key Elements of Drama • Stage Directions • Plot • Character • Dialogue
Stage Directions • Instructions for the director, actors, and stage crew. • Printed in italics and parentheses • (Move downstage left.)
Stage Directions • Tell the actors how to speak and move. • Describe the scenery and props • Scenery: items onstage to create setting • Props: objects actors use onstage • Lighting and Sound
Plot • Sequence of events in the drama • Scenes and Acts • Scenes change when the setting changes • Some scenes are grouped into acts
Character • Cast • A list of the characters at the beginning of the script. • The list usually has a brief description of the character.
Character • Narrator • One of the characters may be a narrator that sets the scene for the drama. • The narrator may comment throughout the drama.
Character • Foil • A contrast to the main character
Dialogue • Conversation between characters • A drama is composed of mostly dialogue • Dialogue reveals the plot and the characters’ personalities.
Strategies for Reading Drama • Read the play silently. • Read the stage directions carefully. • Get to know the characters. • Keep track of the plot. • Read the play aloud with others.