1. 6th Grade English Language Arts
The Elements of Drama
6th Grade English Language Arts

2. Drama…
…is a story told in front of an audience

3. Elements of Drama Playwright-the author of a play
Actors-the people who perform
Acts-the units of action
Scenes-parts of the acts

4. Dialogue-conversation between or among characters
Monologue-long speech by one single character (private thoughts)

5. Conflict
The struggle between opposing forces, ideas, or interests that create dramatic tension.
Internal: with yourself
External: with someone else

6. Stage Directions Describe scenery and how characters speak and act
Found in brackets [ ]
C, Center Stage
L, Stage Left
R, Stage Right
U, Upstage or Rear
D, Downstage or Front

7. Theatre
Where a play takes place

8. Set Construction on the stage that shows time/place
Could be called Scenery

9. Props
Small movable items that the actors use to make actions look real

10. Characterization
Is the playwright’s technique for creating believable characters.
Indirect – shows through actions
Direct – tells the reader about character

11. Types of Drama
Drama: plays that address a serious subject.

12. Types of Drama
Comedy: has a happy ending. Humor comes from the dialogue and situations.

13. Types of Drama
Tragedy: events lead to the downfall of the main character, often a person of great significance, like a king or hero.