Elements of Drama

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A form of literature written for performance

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drama

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A story that ends happily, often involving common people and humorous situations even if the subject is serious.

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comedy

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a serious work of drama in which the hero suffers catastrophe or serious misfortune, usually because of his own actions

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tragedy

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the character(s) around whom the story revolves; the main or most important character(s)

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protagonist

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Major character whose ideas, actions, and/or values conflict with those of the protagonist; NOT always the "bad guy".

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antagonist

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the place in which the action occurs, including the time of day and time period; anything that creates the environment

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setting

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the actual story; the sequence of events

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plot

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The main idea the author is trying to convey; the message of the story

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theme

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The point of tension that moves the story forward; a struggle between opposing forces.

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conflict

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A division of a play much like a chapter is a division within a novel.

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