Dramatic Poetry
Present by : Kelompok 3
1. Deys Triawati Syawal
2. Ersa Mariani Saputri
3. Fahry Laurestabo
4. Putri Meilan Mokoginta
5. Sri Mertosono
6. Suci Rahmadani
7. Tegar Firmansyah Dahlan
8. Abd. Khalil Gibran Kaharu
Definition of
Dramatic Poetry
Dramatic poetry, also known as dramatic verse or
verse drama, is a form of poetic composition that
is written in a dramatic form, consisting of
dialogue between characters, monologues, and
soliloquies. It conveys a story or idea through
dramatic action rather than description or
narrative exposition
Function of
Dramatic Poetry
The function of dramatic poetry is to provide joy and
captivate the audience through performances or poetry
readings. Often reveals a character's inner psychology,
describes a scene or plot of drama, and is intended to be
spoken or acted out in front of an audience. The main
goal of dramatic poetry is to entertain and engage the
listener or reader through the use of dialogue, character
development, and theatrical elements.
Characteristics of Dramatic Poetry
1. Narrative Form
Dramatic poetry is a form of poetic composition that
tells a story through dialogue between characters,
monologues, and soliloquies. It is closely related to
acting and is usually performed physically, either
spoken or sung, setting it apart from prose
2. Performance-Oriented
Dramatic poetry is designed to be recited or enacted,
emphasizing its theatrical nature. It requires physical
performance to convey the story effectively and engage
the audience emotionally
Characteristics of Dramatic Poetry
3. Multiple Characters
Often, dramatic poetry involves multiple characters who
interact through dialogue, enriching the narrative with
diverse perspectives and voices. This interaction between
characters adds depth and complexity to the storytelling.
4. Blank Verse
Dramatic poetry commonly uses blank verse, which consists
of unrhymed lines of 10 syllables with alternating stressed
syllables. This form of verse adds a rhythmic quality to the
text, enhancing its dramatic impact
Types of Dramatic Poetry
1. Soliloquy 2. Dramatic Monologue
A form of dramatic poetry where a A form of dramatic poetry where a
character speaks their thoughts single speaker addresses a silent
aloud, often revealing inner listener, revealing their thoughts
emotions or conflicts to the and feelings. Notable examples
audience. include Robert Browning's "My
Last Duchess".
Types of Dramatic Poetry
3. Character Sketch 4. Dialogue
This type focuses on portraying a Involves two or more characters
character's personality, history, and engaging in conversation, revealing
information, directing action, or
emotions to evoke a strong emotional
expressing themselves. Dialogue in
connection with the audience. The goal
dramatic poetry allows for natural
is to make the audience feel something interactions between characters and
for the character rather than advancing adds depth to the scene.
the plot.
Key Features of
Dramatic Poetry
1. Use of Verse and Performance
Dramatic poetry is written in verse form,
utilizing specific rhyme schemes and
meter patterns.
It is meant to be performed physically,
either spoken or sung, connecting the
reader to an audience through emotions
or behavior.
Key Features of Dramatic Poetry
2. Emotional Connection with Audience 3. Evolution of Dramatic Poetry
Dramatic poetry aims to evoke emotions in Dramatic poetry has evolved since
the audience by portraying characters' inner ancient Greece but still survives today,
thoughts, feelings, and actions. especially in opera librettos.
Through soliloquies, monologues, character Initially using strict rhyme and meter
sketches, and dialogues, the audience forms a patterns, it transitioned to more free
strong emotional bond with the characters verse styles by the Renaissance.
Despite changes in style, dramatic poetry
and their experiences.
continues to engage audiences through
its emotional depth and performance
elements
Example of
Dramatic Poetry
"My Last Duchess" By Robert Browning's "Inferno" By Dante
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