WHAT IS DRAMA?

Unit 9.6 : Poetry                                                                              April 30, 2018

Skill: Reading and Writing

Activity:  Defining the “Drama” Concept

Using a Conceptual Map, Define the drama concept:

DRAMA

 

DRAMA

DRAMA: a composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character, especially one intended to be acted on the stage; a play. The term "drama" comes from a Greek word meaning "action"

The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional generic division between comedy and tragedy.