History and elements of drama and role of drama and theater Flashcards
is a form of literature that
tells a story through dialogue and
action, typically meant to be
performed by actors. It involves
elements such as plot, characters,
setting, conflict, and theme to
engage audiences
Drama
Tragedy and Comedy:
Ancient greek drama
Adaptation and
Popularization
Roman
Drama
Liturgical and Morality
Plays
Medieval
Drama
Elizabethan and Jacobean
Eras:
Renaissance
Drama
Adherence to Classical
Rules:
Neoclassical
Drama
The individuals in
the drama who
carry out the
actions of the plot.
- Character
Emphasis on Emotion and
Individualism:
Romantic
Drama
The sequence of
events in a play,
including the
introduction, rising
action, climax, falling
action, and resolution.
- Plot
Realism and Experimentation
Modern
Drama
Diverse Voices and
Forms
Contemporary Drama
The central idea,
message, or
underlying
meaning of the
drama.
- Theme
The spoken
words between
characters that
drive the story
forward.
- Dialogue
The pattern of
speech, sounds,
or actual music
that enhances the
drama
- Music/Rhythm
The visual aspects
of a play, including
costumes, scenery,
props, and stage
design.
- Spectacle
is a deliberate
performance created
by live actors and
intended for a live
audience, typically
making use of scripted
language.
Theater
role of drama and theater
Entertainment and Artistic Expression, Education and Learning, Cultural Reflection and Preservation, Social Awareness and Change, Personal Development and Self-Expression, Community Building and Connection
