ELEMENTS,

TECHNIQUES AND
LITERARY DEVICES IN
DRAMA
LESSON 1
LEARNING COMPETENCY

• Identify the various elements, techniques,

and literary devices in drama
(HUMSS_CW/MPIj-IIc-15)
WHAT’S MORE? PAGE 9-16

• Study the script of the one-act play entitled “The World is an

Apple” and identify its plot structure. You will notice that there are
statements, phrases or words written inside the parenthesis ( ).
These are the stage directions or the expected emotion, action or
specific instructions provided by the playwright to guide the actors
in portraying their characters. More detailed discussion on script
and script-writing can be found on Lessons 4-6. Take note of the
events which can be classified into the different stages of the plot
DO WHAT IS INSTRUCTED ON PAGE 17.

• Think and write! Identify the plot of

the play.