Elements of Drama
Elements of Drama
Elements of Drama
OF DRAMA
The Elements of Drama
The elements of drama, by which dramatic
works can be analyzed and evaluated, can
be categorized into three major areas:
LITERARY ELEMENTS
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
PERFORMANCE
ELEMENTS
Aristotle’s Six Elements of Drama
--Literary Elements--
Falling
Denouement Climax
action
Conflict--
between two
individuals
Conflict between
man and a
supernatural
Some General Themes power
Conflict between
the man and
himself
The people (sometimes animals or ideas)
portrayed by the actors in the play. It is the
Characters characters who move the action or plot.
Characterization is the way an author
presents a character.
Stock
Foil
Character
Flat Round
Stereotype Archetype
Types of Characters
This refers to the words written by the
Dialogue playwright and spoken by the characters in
the play. The dialogue helps move the
action of the play along.
Aside
Spectacle
Audience
These are the techniques and
Convention methods used by the playwright and
director to create the desired stylistic
effect.
Scenery
Costumes
(set)
Properties Lights
Sound Makeup
Scenery The theatrical equipment, such as
curtains, flats, backdrops, or platforms,
(set) used in a dramatic production to
communicate environment.