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Q4-HUMSS-Creative Writing - 12-Week1
Q4-HUMSS-Creative Writing - 12-Week1
DRAMA
Learning Task 2. Read the following statements and then choose the word/s that corresponds to each statement inside the
box. Write only the letter of the correct answer.
I. Tragedy J. Spectacle
__________ 1. is a form of drama in which events lead to the downfall of the main character
__________ 2. any movable object that appears on stage
__________ 3. refers to words written by the playwright and spoken
by the characters in the play
__________ 4. the time and place (or when and where) of the story
__________ 5. usually the villain or opponent of the main character
__________ 6. the struggle or problem between two opposing forces
__________ 7. a person or another being in a text
__________ 8. the sequence of events in a story
__________ 9. refers to the visual elements of a play
__________ 10. long sections of a play, made up of multiple scenes, usually designed to separate the play into its main parts
What is Drama?
Drama comes from the Greek word, “Dran” which means “To do” or “To Act”. Doing/Acting makes drama. It is the presentation
of actions on a stage through actors/actress before an audience. Like a short story or novel, it has a setting, characters, plot,
and even symbolism.
2 Types of Drama
1. Tragedy- is a form of drama in which events lead to the downfall of the main character, often a person of great
significance, like a king or hero.
Example: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
2. Comedy - is a form of drama that has a happy ending. Humor comes from the dialogue and situations.
Example: The Knaves of Shakespeare
Elements of Drama
1.1 Plot- refers to the action; the basic storyline of the play.
1.2 Theme refers to the message that is intended to be expressed through the story.
1.3 Characters and Actors- the people (sometimes animals or ideas)
portrayed by the actors.
1.4 Dialogue refers to words written by the playwright and spoken by the characters in the play.
Forms of Dialogue
▪ Dialogue-it is the conversation between two or more characters
▪ Monologue- is when one character delivers a speech to convey his or her thoughts, although other
characters may remain on stage in scene
▪ Soliloquy- is a speech made by one character but delivered when he or she is alone on stage
Types of Character
1. Protagonist is the main character of a story.
2. Antagonist is the opposite of a Protagonist. Usually the villain or opponent of the main character
3. Round character are complex and undergo development.
4. Flat character are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the whole story.
2. Technical Elements
1. Other Elements
Division of Script
Acts- long sections of a play, made up of multiple scenes, usually designed to separate the play into its main parts and to give
the audience a “break” from the performance.
Scenes- shorter sections of a play, usually each scene occurs in one location at a specific time. Multiple scenes make up an
act. It is often signaled by the entrance or exit of a character or change in setting or focus of the action
3. Setting - the place, together with other conditions, such as time and the
environment involved in which the events occur.
4. Conflict - the internal or external struggle that creates dramatic tension.
E. Engagement (Time Frame: 60 minutes)
Learning Task 3. Compare and contrast the literary elements and the technical elements of a drama using the Venn Diagram
below.
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Learning Task 4. Study the conversation below lifted from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Identify whether the line
is a monologue or a dialogue. Write your answer on the space provided.
Learning Task 5. Do the activity below, be guided with the following steps:
Title:
Author:
Reasons:
Analysis:
Learning Task 6. Modified True or False. Write T if the sentence is true. If your answer is false, write a brief explanation why the
statement is incorrect.
__________ 1. A drama is a type of literature that is written for the purpose of being read in front of an audience.
__________ 2. Plot refers to the message that is intended to be expressed through the story.
__________ 3. Characterization is the way the playwright/author presents a character.
__________ 4. Comedy is a form of drama in which there is a display of human suffering and catharsis for the audience
__________ 5. Tragedy is a form of entertainment meant to be humorous.
__________ 6. Round character are complex and undergo development
__________ 7. Scenes usually designed to separate the play into its main parts and to give the audience a “break” from the
performance.
__________ 8. Theme is the internal or external struggle that creates dramatic tension.
__________ 9. Drama comes from the Latin word, “Dran” which means “To do” or “To Act”.
__________ 10. Drama like a short story or novel, it has a setting, characters, plot, and even symbolism.
VII. REFERENCES "Elements of Drama: Characters, Plot, Setting & Symbolism." Study.com. July 13, 2013.
https://study.com/academy/lesson/elements-of-drama-characters-plot-setting-
symbolism.html.
"Dramatic Irony In Romeo And Juliet" eNotes Editorial, accesssed May 13, 2021,
https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-is-an-example-of-dramatic-irony-from-act-2-
337965.